Abstract
Terahertz generation from a radially-polarized Bessel-Gauss pulse focused onto a semiconductor is investigated. Current densities (1011 A/m2) exceeding those in typical photoconductive emitters and broadband (≥25 THz) emission result from strong ponderomotive and electrostatic screening.
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