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Nanoswitches toggled by light

Researchers discovered ultrafast electron microscopy reveals switchable nanochannels in copper and TCNQ crystals. These micromaterials stretch under laser pulses, exhibiting reversible optomechanical phenomena useful for nanoelectronic applications.

Electrons caught in the act of tunneling

Researchers have successfully observed electrons tunnelling through the binding potential of an atom nucleus under the influence of laser light. This breakthrough allows scientists to study electron movement in real-time and has implications for microelectronics and radiation therapy.

Catching the wave -- Researchers measure very short laser pulses

Scientists have developed a technique to accurately measure and control extremely short laser pulses, allowing them to track and manipulate electrons at the atomic level. The new method enables precise reconstruction of individual femtosecond pulses, opening up new possibilities for sub-atomic research.

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A leading edge camera for molecules

Scientists capture ultrafast molecular motion by visualizing vibration and rotation of a hydrogen molecule as a quantum mechanical wave packet. The image reveals the wave packet's collapse and revival over extremely short timescales.

Laser wave steers electrons in chemical bonds

A Dutch-German research team has successfully controlled a chemical reaction by steering the motion of electrons with ultrashort laser pulses. The team used phase-controlled laser pulses to manipulate the timing of electron motion, leading to a preferential emission of deuterium ions and atoms in specific directions.

The world's fastest measurements of molecular vibrations

Researchers have made the fastest measurements of molecular vibrations, using a new technique that detects UV photons emitted by molecules under laser pulses. The results show atomic nuclei moving at varying speeds in different isotopes, providing insights into molecular dynamics.

Ultrafast lasers take 'snapshots' as atoms collide

Researchers at JILA use laser pulses to take snapshots of atom collisions, revealing how atoms briefly lose form and energy when colliding. The results provide new insights into atomic dynamics and the laws of physics.

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Laser wakefield acceleration: Channeling the best beams ever

Researchers at Berkeley Lab develop a technique to channel laser-powered plasma waves, creating high-quality beams with particles over 80 MeV in energy. By optimizing plasma channel conditions and laser parameters, they achieve unprecedented beam intensity and suppress electron capture.

Novel chemistry induced by ultashort laser pulses

Researchers use ultrashort laser pulses to activate a critical surface reaction, allowing for the oxidation of CO molecules on transition metal surfaces. This novel approach enables the system to rapidly transfer energy into the oxygen-metal bond, outpacing desorption processes and unlocking new chemical pathways.

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