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We use ultrashort light flashes down to attosecond durations to probe and ultimately control electron dynamics in complex molecules and nanoscale materials. The work is aimed at applications in catalysis, chemical transformations on nanoparticles and related health impact of wildfires, and light-controlled materials for applications in quantum computing and petahertz electronics. The Ultrafast Electronics and Nanophotonics group is developing and employing optical technologies, laser-based spectroscopies, and using free-electron lasers such as LCLS at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, enabling studies with atomic resolution and down to attosecond timescales. Our group's multi-disciplinary research provides a stimulating environment for students, postdocs, and staff. Enjoy our website!

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  • Attosecond Physics wins the Nobel prize!

    We congratulate Pierre Agostini, Anne L’Huillier, and Ferenc Krausz on the 2023 Nobel prize in Physics for their pioneering work that gave birth to the field of attosecond science.

    October 03, 2023

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