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The results offer important implications for astrophysics and nuclear fusion research.

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After decades of effort, scientists have finally seen the process by which nature creates the oxygen we breathe using SLAC’s X-ray laser.

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In photosystem II, the water-splitting center cycles through four stable states, S₀-S₃. On a baseball field, S₀ would be...

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When light drives electron transfer in a molecular complex, the surrounding solvent molecules also rapidly move.

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Scientists use a series of magnets to transform an electron bunch into a narrow current spike which then produces a very intense attosecond X-ray...

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The Laser Science and Technology (LST) division of the LCLS provides operational support for laser systems used in the LCLS photoinjector and experimental end...

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The ultrafast, ultrabright X-ray pulses of the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) have enabled unprecedented views of a catalyst in action, an important step...

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Selina Li, Sebastien Corde and Philippe Hering in the FACET laser lab.

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A new study has found that “diamond rain,” a long-hypothesized exotic type of precipitation on ice giant planets, could be more common than previously...

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X-ray laser experiments show that intense light distorts the structure of a thermoelectric material in a unique way, opening a new avenue for controlling...

Illustration shows two ball-and-stick molecules in pink and red separated by a blurred streak representing how the first structure is slightly deformed into the second.

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Scientists discover that triggering superconductivity with a flash of light involves the same fundamental physics that are at work in the more stable states...

Exposing the material to a magnetic field

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Through her work with this nationwide program, Curry plans to make high-power laser facilities more accessible to researchers.

The results offer important implications for astrophysics and nuclear fusion research.

After decades of effort, scientists have finally seen the process by which nature creates the oxygen we breathe using SLAC’s X-ray laser.

In photosystem II, the water-splitting center cycles through four stable states, S₀-S₃. On a baseball field, S₀ would be the start of the game when a batter on home base is ready to hit. S...

When light drives electron transfer in a molecular complex, the surrounding solvent molecules also rapidly move.

Scientists use a series of magnets to transform an electron bunch into a narrow current spike which then produces a very intense attosecond X-ray flash.

The Laser Science and Technology (LST) division of the LCLS provides operational support for laser systems used in the LCLS photoinjector and experimental end stations. LST provides technical support for laser operations in the Accelerator Directorate (AD), Science Directorate, Stanford...

The ultrafast, ultrabright X-ray pulses of the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) have enabled unprecedented views of a catalyst in action, an important step in the effort to develop cleaner and more efficient energy sources.

Selina Li, Sebastien Corde and Philippe Hering in the FACET laser lab.

A new study has found that “diamond rain,” a long-hypothesized exotic type of precipitation on ice giant planets, could be more common than previously thought. In an earlier experiment, researchers mimicked the extreme temperatures and pressures found deep inside ice...

X-ray laser experiments show that intense light distorts the structure of a thermoelectric material in a unique way, opening a new avenue for controlling the properties of materials.

Scientists discover that triggering superconductivity with a flash of light involves the same fundamental physics that are at work in the more stable states needed for devices, opening a new path toward producing room-temperature superconductivity.

Through her work with this nationwide program, Curry plans to make high-power laser facilities more accessible to researchers.

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Experiments shed light on pressure-driven ionization in giant planets and stars

Researchers capture elusive missing step in the final act of photosynthesis

Photosystem II baseball

Electron transfer in a molecular complex

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LCLS laser lab

Chemical reaction

FACET laser lab

‘Diamond rain’ on giant icy planets could be more common than previously thought

A new way to shape a material’s atomic structure with ultrafast laser light

Study raises new possibilities for triggering room-temperature superconductivity with light

Laser-focused: Chandra Breanne Curry appointed first LaserNetUS coordinator

Experiments shed light on pressure-driven ionization in giant planets and stars

Researchers capture elusive missing step in the final act of photosynthesis

Photosystem II baseball

Electron transfer in a molecular complex

XLEAP illustration

LCLS laser lab

Chemical reaction

FACET laser lab

‘Diamond rain’ on giant icy planets could be more common than previously thought

A new way to shape a material’s atomic structure with ultrafast laser light

Study raises new possibilities for triggering room-temperature superconductivity with light

Laser-focused: Chandra Breanne Curry appointed first LaserNetUS coordinator