Quantum phenomena in attosecond science

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Autores principales: Cruz-Rodriguez, Lidice, Dey, Diptesh, Freibert, Antonia, Stammer, Philipp
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Publicado: 2024
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author Cruz-Rodriguez, Lidice
Dey, Diptesh
Freibert, Antonia
Stammer, Philipp
author_facet Cruz-Rodriguez, Lidice
Dey, Diptesh
Freibert, Antonia
Stammer, Philipp
contents Attosecond science has opened up new frontiers in our understanding of processes happening on the intrinsic timescale of electrons. The ability to manipulate and observe phenomena at the attosecond level has yielded groundbreaking insights into processes such as electron dynamics and the behavior of matter under extreme conditions. This interdisciplinary field bridges various research areas such as quantum optics, quantum chemistry and quantum information science facilitating a cohesive understanding. However, despite many emerging successful applications, the discussion about intrinsic quantum effects has mainly been ignored. In this Perspective, we explore the latest advancements in quantum phenomena within attosecond science, encompassing both experimental and theoretical progress. Specifically, in the context of high-harmonic generation and above-threshold ionization, we focus on discerning genuinely quantum observations and distinguishing them from classical phenomena. Additionally, we illuminate the often overlooked yet significant role of entanglement in attosecond processes, elucidating its influence on experimental outcomes.
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spellingShingle Quantum phenomena in attosecond science
Cruz-Rodriguez, Lidice
Dey, Diptesh
Freibert, Antonia
Stammer, Philipp
Quantum Physics
Atomic Physics
Optics
Attosecond science has opened up new frontiers in our understanding of processes happening on the intrinsic timescale of electrons. The ability to manipulate and observe phenomena at the attosecond level has yielded groundbreaking insights into processes such as electron dynamics and the behavior of matter under extreme conditions. This interdisciplinary field bridges various research areas such as quantum optics, quantum chemistry and quantum information science facilitating a cohesive understanding. However, despite many emerging successful applications, the discussion about intrinsic quantum effects has mainly been ignored. In this Perspective, we explore the latest advancements in quantum phenomena within attosecond science, encompassing both experimental and theoretical progress. Specifically, in the context of high-harmonic generation and above-threshold ionization, we focus on discerning genuinely quantum observations and distinguishing them from classical phenomena. Additionally, we illuminate the often overlooked yet significant role of entanglement in attosecond processes, elucidating its influence on experimental outcomes.
title Quantum phenomena in attosecond science
topic Quantum Physics
Atomic Physics
Optics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.05482