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This study demonstrates that high-energy electrons can induce instantaneous phase transitions and reshaping in metal lattices without transferring thermal energy, a mechanism critical for developing next-generation ultrafast optical switches and quantum interconnects. By isolating electronic excitation from lattice heating, researchers open pathways to controlling material states on femtosecond timescales, which is essential for advancing high-speed computing architectures beyond current silicon limits.
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New research shows how 'hot electrons' can reshape metals in billionths of a second

Phys.org1 min read

Researchers at The University of Manchester have revealed how intense electronic excitation can trigger rapid structural changes in metals—without heating the atomic lattice—offering new insight into ultrafast materials behavior.

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