Evolution (IMAGE) Forschungsverbund Berlin Caption At the outset, Gd possess no angular momentum (L=0) and no accumulation is seen during the demagnetization after the laser pulse has hit the sample at time zero. In Fe, both S and L decrease at the same rate, with no reshuffling between S and L detectable. Credit MBI Berlin Usage Restrictions The image may only be used with appropriate caption and 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.