Fourier transformation: power spectrum

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The discussion revolves around the application of Fourier transformation to obtain the harmonic spectrum in the context of high-order harmonic generation in intense laser-atom physics. Participants explore the use of the Monte-Carlo method to generate harmonics and question the appropriate methods for calculating the harmonic spectrum from electron trajectories in a 3D hydrogen system.

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  • One participant describes the process of obtaining the harmonic spectrum through Fourier transformation of the dipole moment and questions whether the Fourier transformation of the electron trajectory can be used directly to obtain the harmonic spectrum.
  • Multiple participants suggest looking up the Wiener Khinchin theorem, indicating its relevance to the discussion.
  • Another participant expresses interest in calculating the autocorrelation function for the electron's motion in three-dimensional space and seeks clarification on how to approach this calculation.

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There is no consensus on the best method for calculating the harmonic spectrum or the autocorrelation function, as participants are exploring different theoretical approaches and seeking clarification on specific concepts.

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Participants have not resolved the dependencies on definitions related to the Wiener Khinchin theorem and the specifics of calculating the autocorrelation function in three dimensions.

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Lots of works about the high-order harmonic generation in the intense laser-atom physics obtain the harmonic spectrum by Fourier transformation of the dipole moment d(t) (=[tex]\int[/tex][tex]\varphi\varphi^{*}[/tex]z):
p([tex]\omega[/tex])=|[tex]\frac{1}{tf-ti}[/tex][tex]\int d(t)exp(-i\omega)[/tex]dt|[tex]^{2}[/tex]


Here, I want to use the Monte-Carlo method to generate the Harmonics. The trajectory r(t) of an electron in 3D Hydrogen system can be get. Then how can I obtain the harmonic spectrum for one electron? Can I use the Fourier transformation of r(t) directly?
p([tex]\omega[/tex])=|[tex]\frac{1}{tf-ti}[/tex][tex]\int r(t)*cos(\theta)exp(-i\omega)[/tex]dt|[tex]^{2}[/tex]
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I suggest looking up the Wiener Khinchin theorem.
 
IPart said:
I suggest looking up the Wiener Khinchin theorem.

Thank you! :)
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IPart said:
I suggest looking up the Wiener Khinchin theorem.

Yesterday, I look up the Wiener Khinchin theorem. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiener–Khinchin_theorem)
The paper shows what the Wiener Khinchin theorem is and how we can use this theory.
Here I have another question:
Usually, the electron moves around the proton in the real space. x(t) is in the 3 dimensional spatial coordinate.
If we want to use the Wiener Khinchin theorem, first we need calculate the autocorrelation function.
My question is if x(t) is in the 3 dimensional spatial coordinate, how can we calculate the autocorrelation function?
Thank you!
 

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