Produced by: Manoj Kumar
The world’s fastest electron microscope, developed by the University of Arizona, captures events lasting one quintillionth of a second (an attosecond), earning a Guinness World Record.
This revolutionary innovation, known as “attomicroscopy,” builds on the Nobel-winning breakthroughs of Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier in ultraviolet light pulses.
Using a split laser beam, researchers created attosecond electron pulses, making it possible to image materials like graphene with unparalleled detail.
For the first time, scientists can observe the rapid movement of electrons, uncovering previously unseen dynamics of quantum behavior and chemical bonding.
Professor Mohammed Hassan, the team’s leader, described the microscope as a “powerful camera” that unlocks phenomena invisible to conventional tools, advancing quantum research.
Attomicroscopy reveals the making and breaking of chemical bonds, key for advancements in medicine, energy storage, and material engineering.
Led by Hassan, the team—including Nikolay Golubev and Dandan Hui—received global acclaim for pushing the boundaries of electron microscopy and achieving groundbreaking innovation.
The breakthrough technology allows researchers to explore atomic-scale properties, enabling the creation of next-generation materials with extraordinary capabilities.
Attomicroscopy marks the start of a new era, with applications in quantum physics, biotechnology, and beyond, unlocking mysteries of the invisible world in attoseconds.