Summary:
- Scientists have captured the fastest phenomena in nature using ultrafast lasers, revealing the dynamics of chemical reactions at the atomic scale.
- The study used a technique called ultrafast electron diffraction to observe the structural changes that occur during a chemical reaction in real-time, with a time resolution of just 30 femtoseconds (30 quadrillionths of a second).
- This breakthrough allows researchers to study the fundamental mechanisms of chemical reactions, with potential applications in fields like energy storage, catalysis, and materials science.