High Harmonics and Isolated Attosecond Pulses from MgO

Abstract

On the basis of real-time ab initio calculations, we study the non-perturbative interaction of two-color laser pulses with MgO crystal in the strong field regime to generate isolated attosecond pulse from high-harmonic emissions from MgO crystal. In this regard, we examine the impact of incident pulse characteristics such as its shape, intensity, and ellipticity as well as the consequence of the crystal anisotropy on the emitted harmonics and their corresponding isolated attosecond pulses. Our calculations predict the creation of isolated attosecond pulses with a duration of ~ 300 attoseconds; in addition, using elliptical driving pulses, the generation of elliptical isolated attosecond pulses is shown. Our work prepares the path for all solid-state compact optical devices offering perspectives beyond traditional isolated attosecond pulse emitted from atoms.