2.1 Ultrafast Electron Dynamics

Project 2.1 forms the foundation of MBI’s attosecond science program and is dedicated to the understanding of fundamental ultrafast quantum phenomena, including electronic coherences and non-adiabatic dynamics, electron correlation, and quantum entanglement in atoms and molecules. Particular emphasis is placed on the application of cutting-edge techniques that have been pioneered at the MBI, including table-top all-attosecond transient absorption spectroscopy and the generation of phase-locked extreme-ultraviolet (XUV) pulse pairs in combination with a phase-locked carrier-envelope-stabilized near single cycle near-infrared (NIR) pulse. Moreover, high-repetition rate XUV-XUV and XUV-NIR attosecond sources are used for the detection of charged particles, e.g. by applying covariance mapping and coincidence spectroscopy. The worldwide unique combination of advanced attosecond setups is complemented by the expertise of world-leading theoreticians, allowing for a combined experimental and theoretical investigation of ultrafast electron dynamics.