Atomic Movie of Melting Gold (IMAGE)

DOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Atomic Movie of Melting Gold

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A study using a powerful beam of electrons at SLAC has revealed new atomic details of the melting of gold, potentially benefitting the development of fusion power reactors, steel processing plants, spacecraft and other applications.

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Greg Stewart/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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