Various types of lasers can be employed, including:
- Femtosecond Lasers: These emit ultra-short pulses (10-15 seconds) and are particularly useful for studying fast reaction dynamics and real-time observation of catalytic processes. - Picosecond Lasers: With pulse durations in the picosecond range (10-12 seconds), these lasers are suitable for slightly longer timescale studies. - Nanosecond Lasers: These provide longer pulses (10-9 seconds) and are used for applications where longer interaction times with the catalyst are beneficial.
