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We present the first demonstration of high harmonic flux enhancement (over an order of magnitude) using quasi-phase-matching by a counterpropagating pulse train. This was enabled by a waveguide geometry. We also demonstrate quantum path control.
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Zhang, X., Lytle, A.L., Murnane, M., Kapteyn, H.C., Cohen, O. (2007). Quasi phase matching of high harmonic generation in waveguides using counter-propagating beams. In: Corkum, P., Jonas, D.M., Miller, R.J.D., Weiner, A.M. (eds) Ultrafast Phenomena XV. Springer Series in Chemical Physics, vol 88. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68781-8_2
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