Physics Dept Seminar

 

February 5, Monday

 

Laser-induced plasma for strong field THz sources

 

Dr. Yiwen E

Univ. of Rochester

(Optics, Host: Benjamin Thomas)

 

Time: 11:45 am - 12:45 pm with 11:30 am teatime

Room: ECE 202

 

Recently, strong field THz sources have attracted great interest as a powerful tool in exciting ultrafast dynamics by phonons resonant mode, non-resonant interactions, nonlinear spectroscopy, free electron acceleration, high-harmonic generation, etc.  This talk will focus on strong-field THz sources via laser-induced plasma in various materials.  By comparing THz emission from gas and solid sources, the unique properties of THz emission from liquid will be discussed in detail.  This talk aims to provide a concise overview of the fundamental principles, generation mechanisms, and diverse applications of plasma-based broadband THz wave emission, emphasizing their transformative potential in advancing both research and technology.