A simple approach to attosecond electronic chirality flips using triatomic molecules

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Dietrich Haase, Jörn Manz, Beate Paulus, Jonathan Scherlitzki, Jean Christophe Tremblay
DOI: 10.1039/d5cp04637h
Cited by: 1
References: 26

Abstract

Quantum dynamics simulations reveal how a linearly polarized laser pulse can induce attosecond chirality flips in achiral triatomic molecules via electronic superposition states—a simple, robust approach to ultrafast chiral control.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies Quantum chaos and dynamical systems

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
8
Pages
5175–5180
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN