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Perspective: an X-ray view of the coherent driving of materials

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We discuss new opportunities in the study of materials arising from combining high intensity, phase-stable light pulses in the THz and mid-infrared with current and upcoming instrumentation at X-ray free electron laser (XFEL) facilities. We briefly summarize the relevant new technologies involved in making long-wavelength pump pulses, and upcoming advances in XFEL instrumentation. We also describe some initial key experiments in this quickly developing field, and provide an outlook.

Source: npj Quantum Materials

DOI: 10.1038/s41535-025-00799-8

Authors: Steven L. Johnson, Urs Staub

Institutions: Paul Scherrer Institute, ETH Zurich, Institute for Quantum Electronics

Language: English

Topic: Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890

OpenAlex ID: W4412962322