Ultrafast Laser Pulses Uncover Electron Motion in Metals
A team from European XFEL and the University of Potsdam has demonstrated that ultrashort laser pulses can induce lattice vibrations in metals at an astonishing speed of 1 trillion times per second.
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Researchers have recently shown that ultrashort optical laser pulses can trigger rapid lattice vibrations in metals, achieving speeds of 1 trillion vibrations per second.
This study, conducted by the European XFEL and the University of Potsdam, sheds light on the electron-driven motion within metallic structures.
The findings may enhance our understanding of material properties, potentially leading to advancements in various applications involving metals.