SciChat-E6: 2023 Nobel insight: Exploring Electrons with Ultrafast Attosecond Pulses

Speaker: Dr. Madhusudan P

Post Doctoral Fellow at Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad

Exploring electrons with ultrafast attosecond pulses has revolutionized our understanding of the subatomic world. These incredibly short bursts of light, lasting mere billionths of a billionth of a second, enable scientists to capture and manipulate the ultrafast motion of electrons within atoms and molecules. This breakthrough technology has allowed us to unravel the complex dynamics of electron behavior, shedding light on fundamental processes like electron excitation, ionization, and electron-electron interactions. By delving into the attosecond realm, researchers are opening doors to new frontiers in physics, chemistry, and materials science, with potential applications ranging from the development of faster electronics to the design of novel pharmaceuticals.