ultrafast

American  

[uhl-truh-fast, -fahst] / ˌʌl trəˈfæst, -ˈfɑst /

adjective

1. extremely fast.

   ultrafast computers.

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ultrafast British  

/ ˈʌltrəˌfɑːst /

adjective

1. extremely fast

   an ultrafast internet connection

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Etymology

Origin of ultrafast

ultra- + fast ¹

Example Sentences

Frequency combs generated in this way could help synchronize very different systems, connecting ultrafast terahertz signals with conventional electronics or even quantum devices.

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Knowing how this process depends on atomic arrangement and motion is essential for accurately modeling radiation damage in water and in biological environments, as well as for interpreting ultrafast X-ray experiments.

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"It opens the door to imaging ultrafast dynamics in weakly bound matter with unprecedented detail."

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To verify the prototype's performance, researchers used the University of Melbourne's Ultrafast Laser Laboratory within the School of Chemistry.

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"The unique capabilities of our Ultrafast Laser Lab, including dual femtosecond laser amplifiers and tunable optical parametric amplifiers, were critical in enabling us to record ultrafast signals over orders of magnitude in time," Professor Smith said.

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