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Title: Probing light-driven quantum materials with ultrafast resonant inelastic X-ray scattering

Journal Article · · Communications Physics

Abstract Ultrafast optical pulses are an increasingly important tool for controlling quantum materials and triggering novel photo-induced phase transitions. Understanding these dynamic phenomena requires a probe sensitive to spin, charge, and orbital degrees of freedom. Time-resolved resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (trRIXS) is an emerging spectroscopic method, which responds to this need by providing unprecedented access to the finite-momentum fluctuation spectrum of photoexcited solids. In this Perspective, we briefly review state-of-the-art trRIXS experiments on condensed matter systems, as well as recent theoretical advances. We then describe future research opportunities in the context of light control of quantum matter.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-06ER46285; AC02-76SF00515; AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
1678743
Journal Information:
Communications Physics, Journal Name: Communications Physics Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 3; ISSN 2399-3650
Publisher:
Nature Publishing GroupCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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