Abstract
Experiments on the sub-femtosecond time scale performed in recent years and their theoretical background are reviewed in this article. We present the essentials of the generation of attosecond pulses, phase-stabilized few-cycle laser pulses, and applications to sub-femtosecond control of electronic motion and time-resolved spectroscopy of atoms and molecules. An outlook on emerging pulse-generation techniques and time-resolved imaging of electronic and molecular structure is included.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | R1-R37 |
Journal | Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 14 Jan 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |