Alexandra Landsman

Alexandra Landsman is a Professor in the Department of Physics at The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on ultrafast laser-matter interactions, particularly attosecond electron dynamics. She studies the behavior of electrons in atoms and materials under ultrashort light pulses (attosecond to femtosecond timescales), aiming to achieve real-time imaging and control of quantum processes. Key areas include strong-field ionization, high-order harmonic generation, and relativistic effects in molecular systems. Her group employs advanced numerical methods like the Schrödinger equation solution and semiclassical approaches.

Recent work explores photoemission delays, orbital angular momentum detection in vortex beams, and applications in solid-state systems. Her contributions advance both fundamental understanding and practical applications in quantum control and light-driven electronics. The lab collaborates on cutting-edge technologies like X-ray free-electron lasers and terawatt attosecond pulse generation.