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@@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ localized EHP in the front side\footnote{The incident wave propagates
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in positive direction of $z$ axis. For the NP with
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in positive direction of $z$ axis. For the NP with
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geometric center located at $z=0$ front side corresponds to the
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geometric center located at $z=0$ front side corresponds to the
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volume $z>0$ and back side for $z<0$} of NaCl nanocrystals of
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volume $z>0$ and back side for $z<0$} of NaCl nanocrystals of
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-$R = 100$ nm was revealed. The forward ejection of ions in this case
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+$R = 100$~nm was revealed. The forward ejection of ions in this case
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was attributed to a nanolensing effect inside the NP and the
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was attributed to a nanolensing effect inside the NP and the
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intensity enhancement as low as $10\%$ on the far side of the
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intensity enhancement as low as $10\%$ on the far side of the
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NP. Much stronger enhancements can be achieved near electric
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NP. Much stronger enhancements can be achieved near electric
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@@ -305,12 +305,12 @@ advantage is based on a broad range of optical nonlinearities, strong
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two-photon absorption, as well as a possibility of the photo-induced
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two-photon absorption, as well as a possibility of the photo-induced
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EHP excitation~\cite{leuthold2010nonlinear}. Furthermore, silicon
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EHP excitation~\cite{leuthold2010nonlinear}. Furthermore, silicon
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nanoantennas demonstrate a sufficiently high damage threshold due to
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nanoantennas demonstrate a sufficiently high damage threshold due to
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-the large melting temperature ($\approx 1690$K), whereas its nonlinear
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+the large melting temperature ($\approx 1690$~K), whereas its nonlinear
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optical properties have been extensively studied during last
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optical properties have been extensively studied during last
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decays~\cite{Van1987, Sokolowski2000, leuthold2010nonlinear}. High
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decays~\cite{Van1987, Sokolowski2000, leuthold2010nonlinear}. High
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silicon melting point typically preserves structures formed from this
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silicon melting point typically preserves structures formed from this
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material up to the EHP densities on the order of the critical value
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material up to the EHP densities on the order of the critical value
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-$N_{cr} \approx 5\cdot{10}^{21}$ cm$^{-3}$ \cite{Korfiatis2007}. At
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+$N_{cr} \approx 5\cdot{10}^{21}$~cm$^{-3}$ \cite{Korfiatis2007}. At
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the critical density and above, silicon acquires metallic properties
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the critical density and above, silicon acquires metallic properties
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($Re(\epsilon) < 0$) and contributes to the EHP reconfiguration during
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($Re(\epsilon) < 0$) and contributes to the EHP reconfiguration during
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ultrashort laser irradiation.
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ultrashort laser irradiation.
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@@ -343,13 +343,13 @@ written in the following way
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where $\vec{E}$ is the electric field, $\vec{H}$ is the magnetizing
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where $\vec{E}$ is the electric field, $\vec{H}$ is the magnetizing
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field, $\epsilon_0$ is the free space permittivity, $\mu_0$ is the
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field, $\epsilon_0$ is the free space permittivity, $\mu_0$ is the
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permeability of free space, $\epsilon = n^2 = 3.681^2$ is the
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permeability of free space, $\epsilon = n^2 = 3.681^2$ is the
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-permittivity of non-excited silicon at $800$ nm wavelength
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+permittivity of non-excited silicon at $800$~nm wavelength
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\cite{Green1995}, $\vec{J}_p$ and $\vec{J}_{Kerr}$ are the nonlinear
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\cite{Green1995}, $\vec{J}_p$ and $\vec{J}_{Kerr}$ are the nonlinear
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currents, which include the contribution due to Kerr effect
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currents, which include the contribution due to Kerr effect
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$\vec{J}_{Kerr} =
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$\vec{J}_{Kerr} =
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\epsilon_0\epsilon_\infty\chi_3\frac{\partial\left(\left|\vec{E}\right|^2\vec{E}\right)}{\partial{t}}$,
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\epsilon_0\epsilon_\infty\chi_3\frac{\partial\left(\left|\vec{E}\right|^2\vec{E}\right)}{\partial{t}}$,
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where $\chi_3 =4\cdot{10}^{-20}$ m$^2$/V$^2$ for laser wavelength
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where $\chi_3 =4\cdot{10}^{-20}$ m$^2$/V$^2$ for laser wavelength
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-$\lambda = 800$nm \cite{Bristow2007}, and heating of the conduction
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+$\lambda = 800$~nm \cite{Bristow2007}, and heating of the conduction
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band, described by the differential equation derived from the Drude
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band, described by the differential equation derived from the Drude
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model
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model
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\begin{equation} \label{Drude}
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\begin{equation} \label{Drude}
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\end{equation}
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\end{equation}
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where $e$ is the elementary charge, $m_e^* = 0.18m_e$ is the reduced
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where $e$ is the elementary charge, $m_e^* = 0.18m_e$ is the reduced
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electron-hole mass \cite{Sokolowski2000}, $N_e(t)$ is the
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electron-hole mass \cite{Sokolowski2000}, $N_e(t)$ is the
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-time-dependent free carrier density and $\nu_e = 10^{15}$ s$^{-1}$ is
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+time-dependent free carrier density and $\nu_e = 10^{15}$~s$^{-1}$ is
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the electron collision frequency \cite{Sokolowski2000}. Silicon
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the electron collision frequency \cite{Sokolowski2000}. Silicon
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NP is surrounded by vacuum, where the light propagation is
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NP is surrounded by vacuum, where the light propagation is
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calculated by Maxwell's equations with $\vec{J} = 0$ and
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calculated by Maxwell's equations with $\vec{J} = 0$ and
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@@ -378,11 +378,11 @@ Gaussian slightly focused beam as follows
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\times\;{exp}\left(-\frac{4\ln{2}(t-t_0)^2}{\theta^2}\right),
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\times\;{exp}\left(-\frac{4\ln{2}(t-t_0)^2}{\theta^2}\right),
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\end{aligned}
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\end{aligned}
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\end{align}
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\end{align}
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-where $\theta = 50$ fs is the temporal pulse width at the half maximum (FWHM),
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+where $\theta = 50$~\textit{fs} is the temporal pulse width at the half maximum (FWHM),
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$t_0$ is a time delay, $w_0 = 3{\mu}m$ is the waist beam,
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$t_0$ is a time delay, $w_0 = 3{\mu}m$ is the waist beam,
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$w(z) = {w_0}\sqrt{1+(\frac{z}{z_R})^2}$ is the Gaussian's beam spot
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$w(z) = {w_0}\sqrt{1+(\frac{z}{z_R})^2}$ is the Gaussian's beam spot
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size, $\omega = 2{\pi}c/{\lambda}$ is the angular frequency,
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size, $\omega = 2{\pi}c/{\lambda}$ is the angular frequency,
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-$\lambda = 800$ nm is the laser wavelength in air, $c$ is the speed of
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+$\lambda = 800$~nm is the laser wavelength in air, $c$ is the speed of
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light, ${z_R} = \frac{\pi{{w_0}^2}n_0}{\lambda}$ is the Rayleigh
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light, ${z_R} = \frac{\pi{{w_0}^2}n_0}{\lambda}$ is the Rayleigh
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length, $r = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2}$ is the radial distance from the beam's
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length, $r = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2}$ is the radial distance from the beam's
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waist, $R_z = z\left(1+(\frac{z_R}{z})^2\right)$ is the radius of
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waist, $R_z = z\left(1+(\frac{z_R}{z})^2\right)$ is the radius of
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@@ -398,7 +398,16 @@ plasma as described below.
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% \begin{figure*}[ht!]
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% \begin{figure*}[ht!]
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% \centering
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% \centering
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% \includegraphics[width=120mm]{fig2.png}
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% \includegraphics[width=120mm]{fig2.png}
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-% \caption{\label{fig2} Free carrier density snapshots of electron plasma evolution inside Si NP taken a) $30\:f\!s$ b) $10\:f\!s$ before the pulse peak, c) at the pulse peak, d) $10\:f\!s$ e) $30\:f\!s$ after the pulse peak. Pulse duration $50\:f\!s$ (FWHM). Wavelength $800$ nm in air. Radius of the NP $R \approx 105$ nm, corresponding to the resonance condition. Graph shows the dependence of the asymmetric parameter of electron plasma density on the average electron density in the front half of the NP. $n_{cr} = 5\cdot{10}^{21}$ cm$^{-3}$ is the critical plasma resonance electron density for silicon.}
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+% \caption{\label{fig2} Free carrier density snapshots of electron
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+% plasma evolution inside Si NP taken a) $30\:f\!s$ b) $10\:f\!s$
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+% before the pulse peak, c) at the pulse peak, d) $10\:f\!s$ e)
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+% $30\:f\!s$ after the pulse peak. Pulse duration $50\:f\!s$
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+% (FWHM). Wavelength $800$~nm in air. Radius of the NP
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+% $R \approx 105$~nm, corresponding to the resonance condition. Graph
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+% shows the dependence of the asymmetric parameter of electron plasma
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+% density on the average electron density in the front half of the NP.
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+% $n_{cr} = 5\cdot{10}^{21}$~cm$^{-3}$ is the critical plasma
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+% resonance electron density for silicon.}
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% \end{figure*}
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% \end{figure*}
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\frac{\sigma_2I^2}{2\hbar\omega}\right) + \alpha{I}N _e -
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\frac{\sigma_2I^2}{2\hbar\omega}\right) + \alpha{I}N _e -
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\frac{C\cdot{N_e}^3}{C\tau_{rec}N_e^2+1},} \end{equation} where
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\frac{C\cdot{N_e}^3}{C\tau_{rec}N_e^2+1},} \end{equation} where
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$I=\frac{n}{2}\sqrt{\frac{\epsilon_0}{\mu_0}}\left|\vec{E}\right|^2$
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$I=\frac{n}{2}\sqrt{\frac{\epsilon_0}{\mu_0}}\left|\vec{E}\right|^2$
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-is the intensity, $\sigma_1 = 1.021\cdot{10}^3$ cm$^{-1}$ and
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-$\sigma_2 = 0.1\cdot{10}^{-7}$ cm/W are the one-photon and two-photon
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+is the intensity, $\sigma_1 = 1.021\cdot{10}^3$~cm$^{-1}$ and
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+$\sigma_2 = 0.1\cdot{10}^{-7}$~cm/W are the one-photon and two-photon
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interband cross-sections \cite{Choi2002, Bristow2007, Derrien2013},
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interband cross-sections \cite{Choi2002, Bristow2007, Derrien2013},
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-$N_a = 5\cdot{10}^{22} cm^{-3}$ is the saturation particle density
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-\cite{Derrien2013}, $C = 3.8\cdot{10}^{-31}$ cm$^6$/s is the Auger
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-recombination rate \cite{Van1987}, $\tau_{rec} = 6\cdot{10}^{-12}$s is
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+$N_a = 5\cdot{10}^{22}$~cm$^{-3}$ is the saturation particle density
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+\cite{Derrien2013}, $C = 3.8\cdot{10}^{-31}$~cm$^6$/s is the Auger
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+recombination rate \cite{Van1987}, $\tau_{rec} = 6\cdot{10}^{-12}$~s is
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the minimum Auger recombination time \cite{Yoffa1980}, and
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the minimum Auger recombination time \cite{Yoffa1980}, and
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-$\alpha = 21.2$ cm$^2$/J is the avalanche ionization coefficient
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-\cite{Pronko1998} at the wavelength $800$ nm in air. As we have noted,
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+$\alpha = 21.2$~cm$^2$/J is the avalanche ionization coefficient
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+\cite{Pronko1998} at the wavelength $800$~nm in air. As we have noted,
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free carrier diffusion is neglected during and shortly after the laser
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free carrier diffusion is neglected during and shortly after the laser
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excitation \cite{Van1987, Sokolowski2000}. In particular, from the
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excitation \cite{Van1987, Sokolowski2000}. In particular, from the
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Einstein formula $D = k_B T_e \tau/m^* \approx (1\div2)\cdot{10}^{-3}$ m$^2$/s
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Einstein formula $D = k_B T_e \tau/m^* \approx (1\div2)\cdot{10}^{-3}$ m$^2$/s
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($k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant, $T_e$ is the electron temperature,
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($k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant, $T_e$ is the electron temperature,
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$\tau=1$~\textit{fs} is the collision time, $m^* = 0.18 m_e$ is the effective
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$\tau=1$~\textit{fs} is the collision time, $m^* = 0.18 m_e$ is the effective
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mass), where $T_e \approx 2*{10}^4$ K for $N_e$ close to $N_{cr}$ \cite{Ramer2014}. It
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mass), where $T_e \approx 2*{10}^4$ K for $N_e$ close to $N_{cr}$ \cite{Ramer2014}. It
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-means that during the pulse duration ($\approx$ 50~\textit{fs}) the diffusion
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+means that during the pulse duration ($\approx 50$~\textit{fs}) the diffusion
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length will be around $5\div10$~nm for $N_e$ close to $N_{cr}$.
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length will be around $5\div10$~nm for $N_e$ close to $N_{cr}$.
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\begin{figure}[ht!]
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\includegraphics[width=0.495\textwidth]{mie-fdtd-3}
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\includegraphics[width=0.495\textwidth]{mie-fdtd-3}
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\caption{\label{mie-fdtd} (a, b) First four Lorentz-Mie coefficients
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\caption{\label{mie-fdtd} (a, b) First four Lorentz-Mie coefficients
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($a_1$, $a_2$, $b_1$, $b_2$) and factors of asymmetry $G_I$, $G_{I^2}$
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($a_1$, $a_2$, $b_1$, $b_2$) and factors of asymmetry $G_I$, $G_{I^2}$
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- according to Mie theory at fixed wavelength $800$ nm. (c, d) Intensity
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+ according to Mie theory at fixed wavelength $800$~nm. (c, d) Intensity
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distribution calculated by Mie theory and (e, f) EHP distribution
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distribution calculated by Mie theory and (e, f) EHP distribution
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- for low free carrier densities $N_e \approx 10^{20}$ cm$^{-3}$ by
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+ for low free carrier densities $N_e \approx 10^{20}$~cm$^{-3}$ by
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Maxwell's equations (\ref{Maxwell}, \ref{Drude}) coupled with EHP
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Maxwell's equations (\ref{Maxwell}, \ref{Drude}) coupled with EHP
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density equation (\ref{Dens}). (c-f) Incident light propagates from
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density equation (\ref{Dens}). (c-f) Incident light propagates from
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the left to the right along $Z$ axis, electric field polarization
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the left to the right along $Z$ axis, electric field polarization
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@@ -471,7 +480,7 @@ length will be around $5\div10$~nm for $N_e$ close to $N_{cr}$.
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%($\,$k$\,$--$\,$o)~$R=115$~nm. Gaussian pulse duration $80\:f\!s$,
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%($\,$k$\,$--$\,$o)~$R=115$~nm. Gaussian pulse duration $80\:f\!s$,
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%snapshots are taken before the pulse maxima, the corresponding
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%snapshots are taken before the pulse maxima, the corresponding
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%time-shifts are shown in the top of each column. Laser irradiation
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%time-shifts are shown in the top of each column. Laser irradiation
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- %fluences are (a-e) $0.12$ J/cm$^2$, (f-o) $0.16$ J/cm$^2$.}
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+ %fluences are (a-e) $0.12$~J/cm$^2$, (f-o) $0.16$~J/cm$^2$.}
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%\end{figure*}
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The changes of the real and imaginary parts of the permittivity
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The changes of the real and imaginary parts of the permittivity
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\includegraphics[width=145mm]{time-evolution-I-no-NP.pdf}
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\includegraphics[width=145mm]{time-evolution-I-no-NP.pdf}
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\caption{\label{fig3} Temporal EHP (a, c, e) and asymmetry factor
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\caption{\label{fig3} Temporal EHP (a, c, e) and asymmetry factor
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$G_{N_e}$ (b, d, f) evolution for different Si nanoparticle radii
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$G_{N_e}$ (b, d, f) evolution for different Si nanoparticle radii
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- (a, b) $R = 75$ nm, (c, d) $R = 100$ nm, (e, f) $R = 115$ nm. Pulse
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- duration $50$~\textit{fs} (FWHM). Wavelength $800$ nm in air. (b,
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+ (a, b) $R = 75$~nm, (c, d) $R = 100$~nm, (e, f) $R = 115$~nm. Pulse
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+ duration $50$~\textit{fs} (FWHM). Wavelength $800$~nm in air. (b,
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d, f) Different stages of EHP evolution shown in Fig.~\ref{fig2}
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d, f) Different stages of EHP evolution shown in Fig.~\ref{fig2}
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are indicated. The temporal evolution of Gaussian beam intensity is
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are indicated. The temporal evolution of Gaussian beam intensity is
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- also shown. Peak laser fluence is fixed to be $0.125$J/cm$^2$.}
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+ also shown. Peak laser fluence is fixed to be $0.125$~J/cm$^2$.}
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\vspace*{\floatsep}
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\centering
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\includegraphics[width=150mm]{plasma-grid.pdf}
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\includegraphics[width=150mm]{plasma-grid.pdf}
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\caption{\label{fig2} EHP density snapshots inside Si nanoparticle of
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\caption{\label{fig2} EHP density snapshots inside Si nanoparticle of
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- radii $R = 75$ nm (a-d), $R = 100$ nm (e-h) and $R = 115$ nm (i-l)
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+ radii $R = 75$~nm (a-d), $R = 100$~nm (e-h) and $R = 115$~nm (i-l)
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taken at different times and conditions of excitation (stages
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taken at different times and conditions of excitation (stages
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$1-4$: (1) first optical cycle, (2) extremum at few optical cycles,
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$1-4$: (1) first optical cycle, (2) extremum at few optical cycles,
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(3) Mie theory, (4) nonlinear effects). $\Delta{Re(\epsilon)}$
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(3) Mie theory, (4) nonlinear effects). $\Delta{Re(\epsilon)}$
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indicates the real part change of the dielectric function defined
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indicates the real part change of the dielectric function defined
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by Equation (\ref{Index}). Pulse duration $50$~\textit{fs}
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by Equation (\ref{Index}). Pulse duration $50$~\textit{fs}
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- (FWHM). Wavelength $800$ nm in air. Peak laser fluence is fixed to
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- be $0.125$ J/cm$^2$.}
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+ (FWHM). Wavelength $800$~nm in air. Peak laser fluence is fixed to
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+ be $0.125$~J/cm$^2$.}
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%\subsection{Effect of the irradiation intensity on EHP generation}
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%\subsection{Effect of the irradiation intensity on EHP generation}
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side of the NP as demonstrated in Fig.~\ref{mie-fdtd}(d). In fact,
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side of the NP as demonstrated in Fig.~\ref{mie-fdtd}(d). In fact,
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very similar EHP distributions can be obtained by applying Maxwell's
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very similar EHP distributions can be obtained by applying Maxwell's
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equations coupled with the rate equation for relatively weak
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equations coupled with the rate equation for relatively weak
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- excitation $N_e \approx 10^{20}$ cm$^{-3}$. The optical properties do
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+ excitation $N_e \approx 10^{20}$~cm$^{-3}$. The optical properties do
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not change considerably due to the excitation according to
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not change considerably due to the excitation according to
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(\ref{Index}). Therefore, the excitation processes follow the
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(\ref{Index}). Therefore, the excitation processes follow the
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intensity distribution. However, such coincidence was achieved under
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intensity distribution. However, such coincidence was achieved under
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shown in Fig.~\ref{fig2} and the temporal/EHP dependent evolution of
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shown in Fig.~\ref{fig2} and the temporal/EHP dependent evolution of
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the asymmetry factor $G_{N_e}$ in Fig.~\ref{fig3}.
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the asymmetry factor $G_{N_e}$ in Fig.~\ref{fig3}.
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-% Fig. \ref{Mie} demonstrates the temporal evolution of the EHP
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-% generated inside the silicon NP of $R \approx 105$
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-% nm. Here, irradiation by high-intensity, $I\approx $ from XXX to YYY
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-% (???), ultrashort laser Gaussian pulse is considered. Snapshots of
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-% free carrier density taken at different times correspond to
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-% different total amount of the deposited energy (different laser
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-% intensities).
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+ % Fig. \ref{Mie} demonstrates the temporal evolution of the EHP
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+ % generated inside the silicon NP of $R \approx 105$~nm. Here,
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+ % irradiation by high-intensity, $I\approx $ from XXX to YYY (???),
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+ % ultrashort laser Gaussian pulse is considered. Snapshots of free
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+ % carrier density taken at different times correspond to different
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+ % total amount of the deposited energy (different laser intensities).
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%To better analyze the degree of inhomogeneity, we introduce the EHP
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% asymmetry parameter, $G$, which is defined as a relation between the
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Si. The non-stationary intensity deposition results in different time
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Si. The non-stationary intensity deposition results in different time
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delays for exciting electric and magnetic resonances inside Si NP
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delays for exciting electric and magnetic resonances inside Si NP
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because of different quality factors $Q$ of the resonances. In
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because of different quality factors $Q$ of the resonances. In
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- particular, magnetic dipole resonance (\textit{b1}) has $Q \approx$
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- 8, whereas electric one (\textit{a1}) has $Q \approx$4. The larger
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+ particular, magnetic dipole resonance (\textit{b1}) has $Q \approx
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+ 8$, whereas electric one (\textit{a1}) has $Q \approx 4$. The larger
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particle supporting magnetic quadrupole resonance (\textit{b2})
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particle supporting magnetic quadrupole resonance (\textit{b2})
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- demonstrates \textit{Q} $\approx$ 40. As soon as the electromagnetic
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+ demonstrates \textit{Q} $\approx 40$. As soon as the electromagnetic
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wave period at $\lambda$~=~800~nm is 2.6~\textit{fs}, one needs about
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wave period at $\lambda$~=~800~nm is 2.6~\textit{fs}, one needs about
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10~\textit{fs} to pump the electric dipole, 20~\textit{fs} for the
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10~\textit{fs} to pump the electric dipole, 20~\textit{fs} for the
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magnetic dipole, and about 100~\textit{fs} for the magnetic
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magnetic dipole, and about 100~\textit{fs} for the magnetic
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($t \approx 2\div15$) leading to the unstationery EHP evolution
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($t \approx 2\div15$) leading to the unstationery EHP evolution
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with a maximum of the EHP distribution in the front side of the Si NP
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with a maximum of the EHP distribution in the front side of the Si NP
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owing to the starting excitation of MD and MQ resonances that require more
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owing to the starting excitation of MD and MQ resonances that require more
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- time to be excited. At this stage, the density of EHP ($N_e < 10^{20}$cm$^2$)
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+ time to be excited. At this stage, the density of EHP ($N_e < 10^{20}$~cm$^2$)
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is still not high enough to significantly affect the optical properties
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is still not high enough to significantly affect the optical properties
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of the NP.
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of the NP.
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maximum. Therefore, EHP is localized in the front part of the NP,
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maximum. Therefore, EHP is localized in the front part of the NP,
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influencing the asymmetry factor $G_{N_e}$ in
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influencing the asymmetry factor $G_{N_e}$ in
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Fig.~\ref{fig3}. Approximately at the pulse peak, the critical
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Fig.~\ref{fig3}. Approximately at the pulse peak, the critical
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- electron density $N_{cr} = 5\cdot{10}^{21}$ cm$^{-3}$ for silicon,
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+ electron density $N_{cr} = 5\cdot{10}^{21}$~cm$^{-3}$ for silicon,
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which corresponds to the transition to quasi-metallic state
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which corresponds to the transition to quasi-metallic state
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$Re(\epsilon) \approx 0$ and to the electron plasma resonance, is
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$Re(\epsilon) \approx 0$ and to the electron plasma resonance, is
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overcome. Further irradiation leads to a decrease in the asymmetry
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overcome. Further irradiation leads to a decrease in the asymmetry
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observe in Fig.~\ref{fig2}(d, h, l).
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observe in Fig.~\ref{fig2}(d, h, l).
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As the EHP acquires quasi-metallic properties at stronger excitation
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As the EHP acquires quasi-metallic properties at stronger excitation
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- $N_e > 5\cdot{10}^{21}$ cm$^{-3}$, the EHP distribution evolves
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+ $N_e > 5\cdot{10}^{21}$~cm$^{-3}$, the EHP distribution evolves
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inside NPs because of the photoionization and avalanche ionization
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inside NPs because of the photoionization and avalanche ionization
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induced transient optical response and the effect of newly formed
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induced transient optical response and the effect of newly formed
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EHP. This way, the distribution becomes more homogeneous and the
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EHP. This way, the distribution becomes more homogeneous and the
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% \end{figure}
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% \end{figure}
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% We have discussed the EHP kinetics for a silicon NP of a
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% We have discussed the EHP kinetics for a silicon NP of a
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-% fixed radius $R \approx 105$ nm. In what follows, we investigate the
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+% fixed radius $R \approx 105$~nm. In what follows, we investigate the
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% influence of the NP size on the EHP patterns and temporal
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% influence of the NP size on the EHP patterns and temporal
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% evolution during ultrashort laser irradiation. A brief analysis of
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% evolution during ultrashort laser irradiation. A brief analysis of
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% the initial intensity distribution inside the NP given by
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% the initial intensity distribution inside the NP given by
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% will result in a stronger electron density gradients. Additionally,
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% will result in a stronger electron density gradients. Additionally,
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% in the case of maximum forward or backward scattering, the initial
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% in the case of maximum forward or backward scattering, the initial
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% intensity distribution has the maximum of asymmetry. One can note,
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% intensity distribution has the maximum of asymmetry. One can note,
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-% that for $R \approx 100$ nm and $R \approx 150$ nm both criteria are
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+% that for $R \approx 100$~nm and $R \approx 150$~nm both criteria are
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% fulfilled: the intensity is enhanced $5-10$ times due to
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% fulfilled: the intensity is enhanced $5-10$ times due to
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% near-resonance conditions and its distribution has a strong
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% near-resonance conditions and its distribution has a strong
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% asymmetry.
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% asymmetry.
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% wavelength in media, the intensity distribution around the
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% wavelength in media, the intensity distribution around the
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% NP will not change considerably. Therefore, we propose to
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% NP will not change considerably. Therefore, we propose to
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% introduce the optimization factor
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% introduce the optimization factor
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-% $K = \frac{n_e(G-1)R^2}{n_{cr}G{R_0^2}}$, where $R_0 = 100$ nm,
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-% $n_{cr} = 5\cdot{10}^{21} cm^{-3}$, and $G$ is asymmetry of EHP,
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+% $K = \frac{n_e(G-1)R^2}{n_{cr}G{R_0^2}}$, where $R_0 = 100$~nm,
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+% $n_{cr} = 5\cdot{10}^{21}~cm^{-3}$, and $G$ is asymmetry of EHP,
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% defined previously. The calculation results for different radii of
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% defined previously. The calculation results for different radii of
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% silicon NPs and electron densities are presented in
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% silicon NPs and electron densities are presented in
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% Fig. \ref{fig3}(c). One can see, that the maximum value are achieved
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% Fig. \ref{fig3}(c). One can see, that the maximum value are achieved
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% whereas the second pulse of lower pulse energy and polarization $Oz$
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% whereas the second pulse of lower pulse energy and polarization $Oz$
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% interacts with EHP after the first pulse is gone. The minimum
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% interacts with EHP after the first pulse is gone. The minimum
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% relaxation time of high electron density in silicon is
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% relaxation time of high electron density in silicon is
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-% $\tau_{rec} = 6\cdot{10}^{-12}$ s \cite{Yoffa1980}, therefore, the
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+% $\tau_{rec} = 6\cdot{10}^{-12}$~s \cite{Yoffa1980}, therefore, the
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% electron density will not have time to decrease significantly for
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% electron density will not have time to decrease significantly for
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% subpicosecond pulse separations. In our simulations, we use
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% subpicosecond pulse separations. In our simulations, we use
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% $\delta{t} = 200\:f\!s$ pulse separation. The intensity
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% $\delta{t} = 200\:f\!s$ pulse separation. The intensity
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-% distributions near the silicon NP of $R = 95$ nm,
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+% distributions near the silicon NP of $R = 95$~nm,
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% corresponding to maxima value of $K$ optimization factor, without
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% corresponding to maxima value of $K$ optimization factor, without
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% plasma and with generated plasma are shown in Fig. \ref{fig4}. The
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% plasma and with generated plasma are shown in Fig. \ref{fig4}. The
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% intensity distribution is strongly asymmetric in the case of EHP
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% intensity distribution is strongly asymmetric in the case of EHP
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% \begin{figure}[ht] \centering
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% \begin{figure}[ht] \centering
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% \includegraphics[width=90mm]{fig4.png}
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% \includegraphics[width=90mm]{fig4.png}
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% \caption{\label{fig4} a) Electron plasma distribution inside Si
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% \caption{\label{fig4} a) Electron plasma distribution inside Si
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-% NP $R \approx 95$ nm $50\:f\!s$ after the pulse peak;
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+% NP $R \approx 95$~nm 50~\textit{fs} after the pulse peak;
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% (Kostya: Is it scattering field intensity snapshot $XXX\:f\!s$ after
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% (Kostya: Is it scattering field intensity snapshot $XXX\:f\!s$ after
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% the second pulse maxima passed the particle?) Intensity
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% the second pulse maxima passed the particle?) Intensity
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% distributions around and inside the NP b) without plasma,
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% distributions around and inside the NP b) without plasma,
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