We offer projects on the numerical modelling and theory of High Harmonic Generation (HHG) in gases. This process occurs when an intense laser field interacts with a gaseous target, producing a highly non-linear response. The result is the formation of ultrashort light pulses lasting on the order of attoseconds, which is the natural timescale for electron motion in matter.
Our computational model (https://mma-hhg.github.io/) captures all key aspects of HHG: non-linear propagation of a laser pulse and microscopic quantum-mechanical response of a single atom. The model allows for studying the entire process as a whole or focusing on specific subproblems.
The exact project assignment will be defined based on the student’s interests and discussions with the supervisor. Possible directions include:
- Applying the model to specific projects in collaboration with experimental groups.
- Developing new code functionalities.
- Theoretical studies of related physical phenomena