Published in Nature Physics · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers at ETH Zurich measured how electrons in transition metals redistribute within a fraction of an optical oscillation cycle. The study demonstrates the possibility of ultrafast control of material properties, which could inform the development of faster electronic components.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- How light steers electrons in metals ETH Zurich Department of Physics · Aug 5, 2019 · first to report
- Study on attosecond timescale casts new light on electron dynamics in transition metals University of Tsukuba · Aug 6, 2019