The Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy Division Welcomes a Middle School Student
The Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy division of the Advanced Characterization Platform is currently hosting a middle school student as part of the “Apprentis Chercheurs” (Young Researchers) program.
Since January, Chahine, a middle school student, has been mentored by Vincent De Waele. The goal of his project is to determine whether light induces changes in a particular material. During his sixth session, Chahine took part in the preparation of a control sample, which included titanium.
How does the project work?
In this project, electrons are excited, which leads to the breaking of bonds and the initiation of reactions. Laser measurements are conducted. According to Chahine, “this helps determine the number of electrons, their lifetime, and observe the decrease in energy.” To learn more about this project, join us on June 4th in the Michel Delhaye Auditorium at the Chevreul Institute for the Young Researchers Conference.