Laser Pulse (IMAGE) Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Caption Laser physicists at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich steer atoms in molecules with light: A laser pulse removed an outer hydrogen atom from one side of a hydrocarbon molecule and directed it to the opposite side, where it reattached. Credit Alexander Gelin/LMU Munich Usage Restrictions The image may only be used with appropriate caption or credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.