X-ray 'prism' explores chemical changes at the molecular scale
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 08:01
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org)—Research at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory demonstrates that ultrashort, ultrabright X-ray laser pulses can reveal details of chemically important molecules at room temperature and in their natural state. The technique could aid studies of photosynthesis and industrial catalysts, and opens the door to development of other analytic tools at SLAC's Linac Coherent Light Source.