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April 14, 2021
News Feature
New research uncovers mysteries behind little swirling groups of atoms
Exploring and manipulating the behavior of polar vortices in materials may lead to new technology for faster data transfer and storage.
polar vortices
April 14, 2021
News Brief
Researchers search for clues to COVID-19 treatment with help from synchrotron X-rays
Two groups of researchers drew on SLAC tools to better understand how to target a key part of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Illustration of SARS-CoV-2, a round ball with spikes.
March 26, 2021
News Feature
New collaboration aims to bring cutting-edge X-ray methods to more biological researchers
SSRL and LCLS scientists will help visiting research teams solve their experimental challenges, then apply what they’ve learned to help others work more efficiently.
Diagram of a complex molecule
March 24, 2021
News Brief
New machine learning tool diagnoses electron beams in an efficient, non-invasive way
It can help operators optimize the performance of X-ray lasers, electron microscopes, medical accelerators and other devices that depend on high-quality beams.
Virtual Diagnostics
March 11, 2021
News Feature
Researchers gain insight into how solvent molecules impact light-driven reactions
This new understanding could aid the development of more efficient clean energy sources.
electron transfer
February 23, 2021
News Feature
Researchers capture how materials break apart following an extreme shock
A better understanding of the failure process will help researchers design new materials that can better withstand intense events such as high-velocity impacts.
material failure
February 17, 2021
News Feature
Bigger, faster, more powerful: SLAC’s new X-ray laser data system will process a million images a second
Infographic on LCLS-II data
February 4, 2021
News Feature
Clocking the movement of electrons inside an atom
Scientists get dramatically better resolution at X-ray free-electron lasers with a new technique.
timingjitter
January 21, 2021
News Feature
Squeezing a rock-star material could make it stable enough for solar cells
A promising lead halide perovskite is great at converting sunlight to electricity, but it breaks down at room temperature. Now scientists have discovered how to stabilize it with pressure from a diamond anvil cell.
Illustration of a lead halide material being squeezed in a diamond anvil cell
January 11, 2021
News Feature
Study shows tweaking one layer of atoms on a catalyst’s surface can make it work better
The surprising results offer a way to boost the activity and stability of catalysts for making hydrogen fuel from water.
Illustration showing a book with layers of atoms on its pages

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