Attophysics is a branch of physics pertaining to the use of attoseconds, which is a unit of measure of time. Attoseconds, or (10^-18 s) measure the duration pulses of electrons or protons. Recently, a discovery was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Central Florida which has demonstrated the fastest light pulse ever recorded. The team led by Professor Zenghu Chang, successfully beat their prior set record of a 67-attosecond extreme ultraviolet light pulse, demonstrating a 53-attosecond X-ray flash. This discovery will surely open many doors to further studies in numerous areas of this field; nearly anything pertaining to electron dynamics, including the electronic process of carbon-containing materials in condensed matter physics. An example would include the ultrafast electron movement in a diamond. This discovery will even help to promote speed in memory chips for mobile phones and computers in the near future. Chang and his fellow researchers have become successful in facilitating the use of femtosecond lasers to initiate the high-powered ability of attosecond X-rays. Ultimately, this discovery will allow scientists to get a closer and sharper look at electron movement in atoms and molecules in cells.
- Will also help to deepen our understanding of the behaviors of electrons in atoms and molecules and how they are formed
- Most important use of this discovery: will benefit the military in terms of increasing speed in sensors and threat identification
https://phys.org/news/2017-10-attoseconds-shortest-pulse.html
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170807121946.htm
- Will also help to deepen our understanding of the behaviors of electrons in atoms and molecules and how they are formed
- Most important use of this discovery: will benefit the military in terms of increasing speed in sensors and threat identification
https://phys.org/news/2017-10-attoseconds-shortest-pulse.html
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170807121946.htm
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