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Fifth order non-linear processes produced by a focused beam in metal vapour have been investigated experimentally. Evidence of saturation of fifth harmonic generation by picosecond laser pulses is reported.
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Doitcheva, V.L., Mitev, V.M., Pavlov, L.I. et al. Efficient fifth order non-linear process by focused beam in metal vapour. Opt Quant Electron 10, 131–138 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00620004
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