We identify that both the dynamic core polarization and dynamic orbital deformation are important in the orientation-dependent high-order harmonic generation of CO molecules subjected to intense few cycle laser fields. These polarization dynamics allow for the observation of strong orientation effects and dynamic minimum in the harmonic spectra. The generated attosecond pulses can be greatly affected by these multielectron effects. This work sheds light on future development of dynamic orbital imaging on attosecond time scale.

• Received 9 June 2014

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.90.035402