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An overview from the past and an outlook for the future of fundamental laser-plasma interactions research enabled by emerging laser systems.
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Chiral quantum optics is a growing field of research where light-matter interactions become asymmetrically dependent on momentum and spin, offering novel control over photonic and electronic degrees of freedom. Recently, the platforms for…
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