Femtochemistry
Femtochemistry. First, a chemical reaction is triggered by a laser flash. A second laser pulse is then sent at varying time intervals after the first one to take instantaneous snapshots of the changes that have occurred in the molecule. © DESY "Filming" chemical reactions using ultra-fast lasers.

Femtochemistry

First, a chemical reaction is triggered by a laser flash. A second laser pulse is then sent at varying time intervals after the first one to take instantaneous snapshots of the changes that have occurred in the molecule.

Technical Details

  • Taken: 6 Nov 2007