A kHz laser desorption setup adapted to ultrafast gas-phase measurements of biomolecules

Review of Scientific Instruments 2026 Open access

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Authors: K. Marmorat, Eric Gloaguen, A. Kumar, Alain Piard, Arsene Kossov, M. Briant, Pierre Çarçabal, Gildas Goldsztejn
DOI: 10.1063/5.0302126
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Abstract

We have developed a new laser desorption scheme coupled to a supersonic expansion able to operate at several kHz rates. We demonstrate that it can be used to perform cold spectroscopy of flexible or fragile molecules. We also demonstrate its ability to study non-covalent complexes, such as hydrated molecules, which can be formed in the beam.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Spectroscopy and Laser Applications Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates

Publication details

Journal / source
Review of Scientific Instruments
Volume
97
Issue
1
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN