Explosion reveals molecular structure (IMAGE)

Goethe University Frankfurt

Explosion reveals molecular structure

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Ultrashort, high-intensity X-ray laser pulses trigger controlled explosions of molecules – making it possible to capture high-resolution images of molecular structures.

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Till Jahnke / Goethe University Frankfurt

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