Ultrafast spectroscopy

Ultrafast spectroscopy is a technique that uses extremely short bursts of light, often a few femtoseconds (quadrillionths of a second), to study how molecules and atoms behave after absorbing energy. This method allows scientists to observe rapid processes like chemical reactions, energy transfer, and electron movement in real time. By capturing these fast events, ultrafast spectroscopy helps us understand fundamental molecular mechanisms that occur too quickly to see with traditional methods, providing insights into the dynamics of materials, biological systems, and energy-related processes.