Introduction to Ultrafast Phenomena: From Femtosecond Magnetism to High-Harmonic Generation

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to ultrafast phenomena, covering fundamentals, experimental tools, and theoretical methods. It explains how ultrafast laser pulses generate rapid responses in electrons, spins, and materials, driving advancements in magnetic storage, logic, and light sources.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

This groundbreaking work, the first of its kind, offers a comprehensive exploration into the realm of ultrafast phenomena, encompassing a wide range of topics such as ultrafast spin and charge dynamics, femtosecond magnetism, all-optical spin switching, and high-harmonic generation. It delves into the experimental techniques employed, including ultrafast pump-probe experiments, as well as theoretical methodologies, including quantum chemistry and density functional theory, both time-independent and time-dependent. The authors elucidate the process of generating ultrafast laser pulses experimentally, their ability to induce rapid responses in electrons and spins within molecules, nanostructures, and solids, including magnetic materials and superconductors, as well as the generation of high-harmonic radiation from atoms and solids on the attosecond timescale. Furthermore, they demonstrate how this field is paving the way for the next generation of magnetic storage devices through femtomagnetism, all-optical spin switching in ferrimagnets, and beyond, magnetic logic in magnetic molecules, and ultrafast intense light sources. Throughout the book, numerous computer programs, examples, and problems are incorporated to showcase the intricate research that takes place behind the scenes.

Key features of this book include:
1. Provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to modern ultrafast phenomena and their applications in physics, chemistry, materials sciences, and engineering.
2. Delves into the intricate details of high-harmonic generation in atoms and solids, offering a comprehensive understanding of this fascinating phenomenon.
3. Explores ultrafast demagnetization and spin switching, presenting a novel frontier for the development of faster magnetic storage devices.
4. Includes numerous worked-out examples and problems in each chapter, accompanied by real research codes in density functional theory and quantum chemical calculations, making it an invaluable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers.

This book is a testament to the cutting-edge research in the field of ultrafast phenomena and will undoubtedly serve as a valuable guide for scholars and practitioners alike.

Weight: 774g
Dimension: 183 x 260 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498764285