Molecular orbitals imaged in 3D, opening path to femtosecond videos
An interdisciplinary team at the University of Göttingen has successfully imaged the three-dimensional wavefunction of a nanometer-sized organic molecule. By combining photoelectron spectroscopy with advanced algorithms, they have opened new possibilities for observing quantum mechanics in real-time.
Why it matters
Imaging wavefunctions is a major milestone in quantum physics that could eventually allow scientists to create 'femtosecond videos' of chemical reactions as they occur.
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