Attosecond core-level spectroscopy reveals instant molecular dynamics

Attosecond core-level spectroscopy reveals instant molecular dynamics

Artistic illustration depicting the ring-opening dynamics of the furan molecule. Image source: ICF0/EllaMaru Studio Chemical reactions are complex mechanisms. Many different dynamic processes are involved, affecting the electrons and nuclei …

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Short, powerful laser pulses make attosecond imaging possible

Short, powerful laser pulses make attosecond imaging possible

A new technology called advanced double-chirped optical parametric amplification increases the energy of a single-cycle laser pulse by 50 times. Image source: RIKEN Two RIKEN physicists have achieved extremely short …

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