Jamie Olsen: The Art of the Ultrashort Pulse: Unveiling the Hidden World with Lasers, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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The Art of the Ultrashort Pulse: Unveiling the Hidden World with Lasers" dives into the world of ultrafast lasers, capable of generating incredibly brief pulses of light. Imagine this book as your guide to a high-speed camera, capturing phenomena invisible to the naked eye. These ultrashort pulses act as a powerful tool for scientists, allowing them to observe processes happening at lightning speeds, like the movement of electrons or the ultrafast reactions within molecules. By using these "flashes" of light, scientists can unveil the hidden workings of the world around us. This book explores the exciting applications of ultrafast lasers in various fields. You'll discover how they are used to study everything from the materials that make up our phones to the fundamental building blocks of life. "The Art of the Ultrashort Pulse" unveils a new perspective on the world, using ultrafast lasers to illuminate the invisible world at unimaginable speeds.