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Laser beam triggering quantum movement of electrons
In a sample made of three atomic layers, a laser beam triggers the quantum movement of electrons between the top and bottom layers, while bypassing the middle layer.
[Research supported by U.S. National Science Foundation grant DMR 1505852.]
Learn more in the University of Kansas news story Quantum movement of electrons between atomic layers shows potential application of Van Der Waals materials for electronics and photonics, or read the NSF "Science Matters" story Bringing you the quantum future -- faster. (Date image March 12, 2017: unknown; date originally posted to NSF Multimedia Gallery: Oct. 22, 2021)
Credit: Frank Ceballo, University of Kansas
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