A carefully timed pair of light pulses can amplify the motion of atomic layers in a quantum material

The principle "Work smarter, not harder!" apparently also applies to controlling quantum materials with light. Many of their fascinating properties depend on how the atoms are arranged in the crystal. Ultrashort laser pulses can be used to alter these structures in a targeted way This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.