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The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier. Their groundbreaking work in experimental techniques that generate attosecond pulses of light has opened up new avenues for exploring electron dynamics within matter. These Nobel laureates are being recognized for their pioneering experiments, which have furnished humanity with novel tools for delving into the intricate realm of electrons residing within atoms and molecules. Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier have successfully demonstrated a method for producing extremely brief bursts of light, enabling the measurement of lightning-fast processes during which electrons change positions or energy states. Thanks to the contributions of these laureates, it is now possible to investigate processes so rapid that they were previously beyond the reach of scientific observation. These breakthroughs hold promise for a wide range of applications. In the field of electronics, for instance, understanding and controlling the behavior of electrons within materials is of paramount importance. Attosecond pulses also offer the potential to identify various molecules, such as in the realm of medical diagnostics. #NobelPhysics2023 #AgostiniKrauszLHuillier #NobelLaureates #ElectronDynamics #AttosecondPulses #NobelPrizeWinners #PhysicsBreakthrough #NobelScience #ScienceInnovation #NobelDiscovery #PhysicsExcellence #NobelAwards #ScientificAchievement #NobelCeremony #PhysicsAdvancement Ajay Kumar Mohanty l Dr Anupama Mohanty l Amiya Patra l Gaurav Dash l Ankur Rath l RATAN KUMAR DASH l K R SATYAJIT

A milestone in Physics: Celebrating the Nobel for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter! We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier for being awarded the #NobelPrize2023 in Physics for their groundbreaking work in generating attosecond pulses of light. Their research offers unprecedented insights into electron dynamics in matter, opening up new dimensions of understanding in physics. At ICN2, we too are immersed in the world of ultrafast dynamics. The minuscule timescale of attoseconds that the Nobel laureates are navigating resonates with the pace at which our researchers are making discoveries. A sparkling example is the work of Prof Klaas-Jan Tielrooij, who has recently made significant strides in unveiling the mechanisms of tunable terahertz-to-visible light conversion in graphene. This research, foundational in the advancement of telecommunications, showcases our commitment and capability in exploring and understanding phenomena at incredibly fast timescales. Together, the global scientific community continues to unravel the mysteries of the ultrafast, and we are excited for the future collaborations and discoveries that will undoubtedly shape our tomorrow. 

The 2023 Nobel Laureates in Physics, Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier, pioneered attosecond light pulses, revolutionizing our ability to observe electron movements within atoms and molecules. This groundbreaking work unveils processes occurring in mere fractions of an attosecond, a time span unimaginably brief, paralleling the universe's age in seconds. L’Huillier's foundational research in 1987 exploited light overtones generated through noble gases, setting the stage for Agostini's and Krausz's subsequent isolation of ultra-short, 250- and 650-attosecond light pulses, respectively. This attosecond exploration unlocks unprecedented electron world insights, promising advancements in electronics, material manipulation, and medical diagnostics, marking a monumental leap in scientific capability. What makes this even more special is the fact that Anne L’Huillier has become the fifth woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics in over 120 years. Source in comments Follow My Page AI Talks By Namrita #AttosecondRevolution #NobelPrizePhysics2023 #FuturisticFridays #NamritaMahindro

🌟 BREAKING NEWS: Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 🌟 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has just announced the recipients of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics. We are thrilled to congratulate Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L'Huillier for their groundbreaking work in experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light, revolutionizing the study of electron dynamics in matter. These visionary scientists have unlocked a new realm of possibilities for exploring the behavior of electrons within atoms and molecules. Through their innovative experiments, they've harnessed the power to create incredibly brief bursts of light, enabling us to observe lightning-fast electron movements and energy changes. Their contributions have opened doors to the investigation of previously immeasurable rapid processes, with potential applications spanning various domains. From advancing our understanding and control of electron behavior in materials for electronics to the exciting potential for medical diagnostics by identifying different molecules using attosecond pulses – the impact of their work knows no bounds. Let's celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L'Huillier, whose dedication to science is illuminating the path to a brighter future. 🏆🔬✨ #NobelPrize #Physics #SciencePioneers The Nobel Prize, Anne L'Huillier Learn more : https://lnkd.in/eGF3YhCD

If pictures could speak!! This photograph was captured during the 5th Solvay Conference on Quantum Mechanics in Brussels, Belgium, in 1927. Among the 29 attendees, 17 were either Nobel Prize laureates or would go on to become one in the future. Notably, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, positioned two seats to the left of Albert Einstein, who is seated in the middle of the front row, was the sole woman in attendance. She holds the distinction of being the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win it twice, and the only individual to secure Nobel Prizes in two distinct fields: physics and chemistry. Here are the names of the other attendees. Some of these names may sound familiar, especially if you've studied physics, as many fundamental physical constants bear their names: Front row: Irving Langmuir, Max Planck, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, Hendrik Lorentz, Albert Einstein, Paul Langevin, Charles-Eugène Guye, C.T.R Wilson, Owen Richardson. Middle row: Peter Debye, Martin Knudsen, William Lawrence Bragg, Hendrik Anthony Kramers, Paul Dirac, Arthur Compton, Louis de Broglie, Max Born, Niels Bohr. Back row: Auguste Piccard, Émile Henriot, Paul Ehrenfest, Édouard Herzen, Théophile de Donder, Erwin Schrödinger, JE Verschaffelt, Wolfgang Pauli, Werner Heisenberg, Ralph Fowler, Léon Brillouin. #nobelprize #nobel

If pictures could speak!! This photograph was captured during the 5th Solvay Conference on Quantum Mechanics in Brussels, Belgium, in 1927. Among the 29 attendees, 17 were either Nobel Prize laureates or would go on to become one in the future. Notably, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, positioned two seats to the left of Albert Einstein, who is seated in the middle of the front row, was the sole woman in attendance. She holds the distinction of being the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win it twice, and the only individual to secure Nobel Prizes in two distinct fields: physics and chemistry. Here are the names of the other attendees. Some of these names may sound familiar, especially if you've studied physics, as many fundamental physical constants bear their names: Front row: Irving Langmuir, Max Planck, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, Hendrik Lorentz, Albert Einstein, Paul Langevin, Charles-Eugène Guye, C.T.R Wilson, Owen Richardson. Middle row: Peter Debye, Martin Knudsen, William Lawrence Bragg, Hendrik Anthony Kramers, Paul Dirac, Arthur Compton, Louis de Broglie, Max Born, Niels Bohr. Back row: Auguste Piccard, Émile Henriot, Paul Ehrenfest, Édouard Herzen, Théophile de Donder, Erwin Schrödinger, JE Verschaffelt, Wolfgang Pauli, Werner Heisenberg, Ralph Fowler, Léon Brillouin. #nobelprize #nobel

The Nobel Prize | Physics 2023 ⭐️ Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz & Anne L’Huillier The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier “for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter.” The 2023 Nobel Prize laureates in physics are being recognised for their experiments, which have given humanity new tools for exploring the world of electrons inside atoms and molecules. Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier have demonstrated a way to create extremely short pulses of light that can be used to measure the rapid processes in which electrons move or change energy. The laureates’ contributions have enabled the investigation of processes that are so rapid they were previously impossible to follow. There are potential applications in many different areas. In electronics, for example, it is important to understand and control how electrons behave in a material. Attosecond pulses can also be used to identify different molecules, such as in medical diagnostics. ©2023 | The Nobel Foundation Press release: https://bit.ly/457nZ51 Popular information: https://bit.ly/3rnZXox Advanced information: https://bit.ly/4644RWO #NobelPrize #physics #nobellaureates #stem #medical #science #atoms #electrons #molecules #Agostini #Krausz #LHillier #PierreAgostini #FerencKrausz #AnneLHuillier #education #diagnosis #attosecond

Most of us don't understand the discoveries for which people win Nobel Prizes. Since I've been writing quite a bit about science I thought why not illuminate all you fine people on what exactly won this year's Nobel Prize in Physics. To put it plainly, Anne L’Huillier, Pierre Agostini and Ferenc Krausz developed techniques for producing laser pulses that last for a really really really small amount of time. This time period, called attoseconds, is so infinitely small that the number of attoseconds in one second is more than the TOTAL number of seconds passed since the birth of the universe (or 13.7 billion years)!! Yes, read that paragraph again. When viewed in this time-frame, one second feels like an eternity. The ability to scale things down to such small time intervals helps us understand the nature of sub-atomic particles better. For years physicists believed that it's impossible to see what electrons are up-to. Most of the theories about quantum physics made before this discovery were based on predictions. This technique allows us to practically see what electrons do and detect their motion. While this in itself is important enough, one of the real-world applications is that attosecond laser pulses instantaneously turn on semiconductors that could pave the way for the production of ultra-fast electronic devices. Early stage cancer detection is another area where attosecond pulses are showing great promise due to its ability to detect subtle changes in blood cells, changes current machines are unable to pick up. We often don't realise the far-reaching impact such inventions have. On the face of it, most seem like party tricks rather than something that can make our lives better. In this age of information overload, I think it is our duty to read a little more and appreciate those that are trying to push humanity forward! #science #physics #nobelprize #invention