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Technical University of Munich (TUM)

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The compact synchrotron light source generates highly focused, monochromatic X-rays, thus allowing to measure not only X-ray absorption, but also phase shifts and scattering. The phase contrast, dark field and absorption images acquired using the new technology have complementary properties.

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Klaus Achterhold / TUM

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