Synchronized infrared lasers control molecular shape changes and expose hidden fingerprints

Researchers at the Fritz Haber Institute have developed a method using two synchronized infrared lasers to control molecular structural changes. This technique allows scientists to observe and manipulate the microscopic processes that drive chemical reactions.
Why it matters
Understanding how molecules rearrange at a fundamental level could lead to breakthroughs in chemical engineering, drug development, and material science.
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