Ultrafast magnetic processes observed 'live' using an X-ray laser
Monday, January 23, 2012 - 15:20
in Physics & Chemistry
In first-of-their-kind experiments, scientists have been able to precisely follow how the magnetic structure of a material changes. The study was carried out on cupric oxide (CuO). The change of structure was initiated by a laser pulse, and then, with the help of short X-ray pulses, near-instantaneous images were obtained at different points in time for individual intermediate steps during the process.