Determination of Plasma Properties in Liquid Jets Through Time-Resolved Experiments on Third Harmonic Reflection Dynamics

Abstract

The study of plasma in liquid jets represents a significant area of research encompassing plasma science, dynamics, and properties. This paper presents experimental studies on plasma formation processes in liquid jets of water, ethanol, and isopropyl based on the dynamics of the third harmonic reflection from the induced plasma surface. The characteristics of plasma formation and its properties concerning the angle of incidence of pump radiation on the jet are described. Through time-resolved experiments, and theoretical estimations using Keldysh theory, plasma properties, including reflectivity, density, and frequency for three different media: water, ethanol, and isopropyl are evaluated. Among the studied liquid jets, the isopropyl one demonstrates the highest values of the characteristics mentioned. These findings hold significant potential for advancing our understanding of plasma-based radiation sources e.g. terahertz generation.