Engineering crystal structures with light
The crystal structure of a solid largely dictates its electronic, optical and mechanical
properties. Indeed, much of the exploration of quantum materials in recent years including …
properties. Indeed, much of the exploration of quantum materials in recent years including …
[HTML][HTML] Matter manipulation with extreme terahertz light: Progress in the enabling THz technology
Terahertz (THz) light has proven to be a fine tool to probe and control quasi-particles and
collective excitations in solids, to drive phase transitions and associated changes in material …
collective excitations in solids, to drive phase transitions and associated changes in material …
Ultrafast reversal of the ferroelectric polarization
We report on the demonstration of ultrafast optical reversal of the ferroelectric polarization in
LiNbO 3. Rather than driving the ferroelectric mode directly, we couple to it indirectly by …
LiNbO 3. Rather than driving the ferroelectric mode directly, we couple to it indirectly by …
Jahn–Teller and Pseudo-Jahn–Teller effects: from particular features to general tools in exploring molecular and solid state properties
In a generalization of the latest achievements in this field, and as a pattern of massive
applications, we present here the Jahn–Teller effect (JTE) and pseudo-JTE (PJTE) as …
applications, we present here the Jahn–Teller effect (JTE) and pseudo-JTE (PJTE) as …
Recent progress in optical control of ferroelectric polarization
Manipulation of ferroelectric polarization and associated domain is at the heart of
ferroelectric‐based applications. Polarization switching is typically achieved by a static or …
ferroelectric‐based applications. Polarization switching is typically achieved by a static or …
Subterahertz collective dynamics of polar vortices
The collective dynamics of topological structures,,,,–are of interest from both fundamental
and applied perspectives. For example, studies of dynamical properties of magnetic vortices …
and applied perspectives. For example, studies of dynamical properties of magnetic vortices …
Probing dynamics in quantum materials with femtosecond X-rays
Optical pulses are routinely used to drive dynamic changes in the properties of solids. In
quantum materials, many new phenomena have been discovered, including ultrafast …
quantum materials, many new phenomena have been discovered, including ultrafast …
[HTML][HTML] Fundamentals and perspectives of ultrafast photoferroic recording
The ability to switch ferroics (ferro-, ferri-, antiferromagnets, ferroelectrics, multiferroics)
between two stable bit states is one of the keystones of modern data storage technology …
between two stable bit states is one of the keystones of modern data storage technology …
Dynamical control of topology in polar skyrmions via twisted light
Twisted light carries a nonzero orbital angular momentum, that can be transferred from light
to electrons and particles ranging from nanometers to micrometers. Up to now, the interplay …
to electrons and particles ranging from nanometers to micrometers. Up to now, the interplay …
[HTML][HTML] Concepts and use cases for picosecond ultrasonics with x-rays
This review discusses picosecond ultrasonics experiments using ultrashort hard x-ray probe
pulses to extract the transient strain response of laser-excited nanoscopic structures from …
pulses to extract the transient strain response of laser-excited nanoscopic structures from …