SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 22, 2026Live Science

Physicists created an electron 'catapult' that moves particles at 'extraordinary' speed

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Scientists found that molecular vibrations act like "catapults," launching electrons across organic solar cells in just 18 femtoseconds. This discovery could enable more efficient solar cells by using molecular motion as a design tool.

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