This talk will cover the new science and
technology that can be explored using light to both observe and
manipulate matter. In the visible
region of the spectrum, we use shaped optical pulses to deposit
energy selectively into molecules. This allows us to excite targeted
vibrational modes, and to attempt to direct chemical reactions
along a particular pathway. In the x-ray region of the spectrum,
we generate coherent, laser-like, beams of x-rays and use them
for high-resolution, ultrafast imaging. We also apply concepts
from photonics to improve the efficiency of x-ray sources.
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