Record High Pressure (IMAGE)

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

Record High Pressure

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This is a schematic of the pressure chamber of the double-stage diamond anvil cell: The osmium sample is just 3 microns small and sits between two semi-balls made of nanocristalline diamond of extraordinary strength.

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Credit: Elena Bykova/University of Bayreuth

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