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Attosecond science
Coverage of Attosecond science in the Nexus archive.
- Quantum light source boosts attosecond science
A quantum light source has been developed, enabling attosecond science to advance with higher intensity. The ionization experiment demonstrates that quantum light can mimic a conventional laser. This breakthrough has significant implications for scientific research.
- Relativistic plasmas open a route to extreme optical fields
Researchers have generated bright 'harmonic' radiation from plasma oscillating at almost the speed of light by shaping ultrafast high-power laser pulses. This breakthrough removes a key barrier to producing extremely intense electromagnetic fields. The development has potential applications in compact particle acceleration, attosecond science, and strong-field physics.