Observation of the fastest chemical processes in the radiolysis of water
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This study reveals the ultrafast dynamics of the H2O+ radical cation and OH radical formation in ionized liquid water using femtosecond x-ray pulses. The H2O+ cation is found to decay within 46 fs via proton transfer, leading to the formation of OH radical, which undergoes subsequent vibrational cooling and geminate recombination with a hydrated electron on longer timescales.
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Scientists used super-fast cameras to see water break apart into tiny pieces faster than anything seen before, and then try to put itself back together.
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This study provides valuable insights into the ultrafast dynamics of ionized liquid water using a novel experimental approach. The combination of ultrafast x-ray spectroscopy with strong-field ionization enables the detection of short-lived species like H2O+ and OH radical. Despite some limitations in time resolution and the complexity introduced by strong-field ionization, the findings are supported by theoretical calculations and significantly advance the understanding of water radiolysis. The limitations are acknowledged and addressed, and suggestions for future research are provided.
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