Phys.org

Scientists achieve real-time capture of ionization process and subsequent structural changes

Ions are everywhere, from our daily surroundings to the cosmic expanse. As common table salt (NaCl) dissolves into sodium (Na +) and chloride (Cl-) ions in water, it imparts a salty taste. Once ...
Science Daily

Epic of a molecular ion: With eyes of electrons

Researchers have achieved real-time capture of the ionization process and subsequent structural changes in gas-phase molecules through an enhanced mega-electronvolt ultrafast electron diffraction (MeV ...
Science Daily

When did the universe emerge from its 'dark age'? Spectrum of gamma-ray burst's afterglow indicates beginning of re-ionization process

Scientists have discovered an indicator of when re-ionization of the primordial Universe began. The team used the Faint Object Camera and Spectrograph (FOCAS) mounted on the Subaru Telescope to ...
Nature

Quantum control and characterization of ultrafast ionization with orthogonal two-color laser pulses

We study ultrafast ionization dynamics using orthogonally polarized two-color (OTC) laser pulses involving the resonant “first plus second” (ω + 2ω) scheme. The scheme is illustrated by numerical ...
Phys.org

Experiments shed light on pressure-driven ionization in giant planets and stars

Scientists have conducted laboratory experiments at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) that provide new insights on the complex process of pressure-driven ionization in giant planets and ...
Nature

Collective Autoionization in Multiply-Excited Systems: A novel ionization process observed in Helium Nanodroplets

Free electron lasers (FELs) offer the unprecedented capability to study reaction dynamics and image the structure of complex systems. When multiple photons are absorbed in complex systems, a ...
AZOM

Ionization of Silicon for Semiconductors

Six critical steps are involved in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These steps include deposition, photoresist, lithography, etch, ionization and packaging. This article discusses several ...
The Scientist

Chemyx: Mass Spec Ionization Options: From ESI to MALDI

ass spectrometry (MS) has evolved into one of the most sensitive analytical methods for the structural characterization of molecules. 1,2 Ionization is critical for volatilizing sample analytes into a ...
SpaceNews

Spectrum of Gamma-Ray Burst’s Afterglow Indicates the Beginning of the Re-ionization Process

A research team, led by Professor Tomonori Totani (School of Science, the University of Tokyo) and composed of scientists from the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, the Tokyo Institute of ...
MD&M East

Use Ionization to Reduce Particle Contamination in Gown-Up and Product Transfer Rooms

Ionization systems, installed in medical device manufacturing facilities’ gown-up rooms and product transfer areas have proven to be critical components in reducing particle counts in the associated ...
Nanowerk

Spectrum of gamma-ray burst's afterglow indicates the beginning of the re-ionization process

(Nanowerk News) A research team, led by Professor Tomonori Totani (School of Science, the University of Tokyo) and composed of scientists from the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, the Tokyo ...