Laser-Driven Ultrafast Dynamics and Imaging in Atoms and Molecules
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732). This special issue belongs to the section "Optical Interaction Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
Interests: strong field dissociative sequential double ionization (DSDI) spectroscopy; attosecond transient absorption spectroscopy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in diverse light sources spanning multiple wavelength regimes, combined with techniques such as electron rescattering, have enabled investigations into the dynamics and imaging of atoms and molecules at femtosecond and attosecond resolutions. Understanding how to initiate, observe, and control these ultrafast processes is crucial for deepening our knowledge of quantum mechanics and translating this understanding into practical applications across the physical sciences. This Special Issue aims to present recent advancements in laser-driven ultrafast dynamics and imaging, with a particular emphasis on innovative approaches enabled by emerging light sources of interest. We welcome original research exploring new ideas, methodologies, and applications, in addition to review articles, in this rapidly evolving field. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Attosecond pulse generation and applications;
- Rescattering-based imaging techniques;
- Laser-induced dynamics in atoms and molecules;
- Emerging light sources for ultrafast science;
- Quantum control of molecular dynamics.
- THz wave generation and optimization
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Chi-Hong Yuen
Prof. Dr. Songfeng Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser induced dynamics
- ultrafast imaging
- strong field physics
- rescattering physics
- quantum control
- pump-probe spectroscopy
- attosecond science
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