Attoscience

The shortest flashes of light we can control only last a tiny fraction of a second – mere trillionths, or attoseconds. Within this tiny timeframe, we can witness how atoms and molecules behave. Attophysics, a new area of study, has emerged from this. But how did we get here? This article tells the story of our collective effort to create shorter and shorter bursts of light, a journey that won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics. It’s a tale of milestones, shifts in thinking, and inspiration, giving us a new perspective on scientific progress.

More information at:
L. Plaja, “Attociencia”, Revista Española de Física 37-4, 49 (2023)