Attosecond physics

Attosecond physics studies processes that happen on extremely short timescales, measuring events in billionths of a billionth of a second (attoseconds). It allows scientists to observe and control electron movements within atoms and molecules, which occur incredibly quickly. Using advanced laser technology, researchers generate attosecond pulses of light that act like ultrafast cameras, capturing the dynamics of electrons in real time. This field helps deepen our understanding of atomic and molecular behavior, paving the way for innovations in electronics, chemistry, and materials science.