Acceptance speech by Ferenc Krausz, winner of the 2023 Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Basic Sciences, who was honored alongside Anne L’Huillier and Paul Corkum for their pioneering research in attosecond physics, enabling scientists to observe and control electron motion in atoms, molecules and materials using ultrashort light pulses. Their contributions have opened up new possibilities for studying subatomic processes on previously inaccessible timescales.
Krausz recalls how his scientific journey began with the challenge of observing and understanding electron motion on atomic and subatomic scales, essential to the operation of electronic circuits and numerous molecular processes. He explains how advances in ultrafast lasers made it possible to explore phenomena previously hidden from human observation and emphasizes the importance of teamwork in achieving these discoveries. H
Acceptance speech by Ferenc Krausz, winner of the 2023 Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Basic Sciences, who was honored alongside Anne L’Huillier and Paul Corkum for their pioneering research in attosecond physics, enabling scientists to observe and control electron motion in atoms, molecules and materials using ultrashort light pulses. Their contributions have opened up new possibilities for studying subatomic processes on previously inaccessible timescales.
Krausz recalls how his scientific journey began with the challenge of observing and understanding electron motion on atomic and subatomic scales, essential to the operation of electronic circuits and numerous molecular processes. He explains how advances in ultrafast lasers made it possible to explore phenomena previously hidden from human observation and emphasizes the importance of teamwork in achieving these discoveries. He also highlights the responsibility to inspire future generations of scientists and announces the donation of part of his award to a Ukrainian youth organization to support children and young people affected by the war.
