Femtochemistry

Femtochemistry is the science that studies chemical reactions on extremely short timescales, approximately 10–15 seconds (this is one femtosecond, hence the name).

Related Topics:
Science - Chemical reaction - 10^–15 seconds - Femtosecond

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Femtochemistry often utilizes ultrashort pulse laser beams to study the mechanics of chemical reactions.

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Ultrashort pulse - Laser

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In 1999, Ahmed H. Zewail received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work in this field.

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1999 - Ahmed H. Zewail - Nobel Prize in Chemistry

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