Prof. Oliver H. Heckl, University of Vienna, remarks, "The 2023 Nobel Prize, focusing on attosecond precision, is a testament to the remarkable advancements in our understanding of time and frequency. It's particularly heartening to know that a significant portion of this esteemed work was conducted at TU Wien, where Ferenc Krausz embarked on his early academic journey with his PhD and habilitation."
This esteemed recognition brings to mind the 2005 Nobel Prize on frequency combs, emphasizing the intricate duality of time and frequency. As we look to the future, we anticipate that the next frontier in this research field will be achieving absolute control over time and frequency, inching closer to the boundaries set by the Heisenberg limitation.
Current research in Vienna on related topics includes attosecond XUV spectroscopy, high-average power frequency combs and work on x-ray laser pulses.
As the global scientific community celebrates this monumental achievement, the University of Vienna remains committed to fostering an environment that champions research, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge.
For those intrigued by the potential of high-power frequency combs and their relevance in modern scientific endeavors, the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Mid-IR Spectroscopy and Semiconductor Optics at the University of Vienna invites you to explore their research efforts. https://cdl-mid-infrared.univie.ac.at
