New Breakthrough Physics Technique for Surface Diagnostics

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Illustration of the process of using femtosecond laser pulses to measure moleculr movement of carbon monoxide on a copper substr
New method allows scientists to probe fundamental questions of surface science

A team of researchers including University of California, Riverside Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ludwig Bartels has developed a technique to take extremely fast snapshots of molecular and atomic movement. The development is considered a significant advance in surface science, the study of chemical reactions taking place on the surface of solids. The results are reported in the current issue of the Journal Science and were also reported in the June 24 issue of Science Express... the online prerelease of the most important articles in Science.


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