Ultrafast electron diffraction captures atomic layers twisting in response to light

A pulse of light sets the tempo in the material. Atoms in a crystalline sheet just a few atoms thick begin to move—not ...

Ultrafast light-driven electron slide discovered

When an intense laser pulse hits a stationary electron, it performs a trembling motion at the frequency of the light field.
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The world’s fastest microscope captures electrons down to the attosecond

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Electron microscopy has existed for nearly a century, but a record ...

High-precision analysis of 2D materials microstructures achieved using electron microscopy and machine learning

A research team led by NIMS has, for the first time, produced nanoscale images of two key features in an ultra-thin material: ...

First look: Tokyo Electron's training and research facility in Austin

The training facility, which constitutes the only one that Tokyo Electron has in the U.S., currently has 13 different labs, ...
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Ultrafast light-driven electron slide

When an intense laser pulse hits an electron at rest, the latter performs a quiver motion with the frequency of the light ...