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The Macromolecular Femtosecond Crystallography (MFX) instrument makes use of the ability for short pulses of X-rays to limit damage to samples during the exposure. The “diffraction-before-destruction” concept can enable high resolution data to be collected on radiation-sensitive samples, primarily biological samples.

Vincent Esposito and Sam Soon. MFX Hutch 4.5 and control room.

Press Release

New, Detailed Snapshots Capture Photosynthesis at Room Temperature

New X-ray methods have captured the highest resolution room-temperature images of photosystem II.

November 21, 2016  ·  5 min read
News Feature

Research Begins at SLAC’s Newest X-ray Laser Experimental Station

The new MFX station expands the X-ray laser’s capability and flexibility for biological studies, which are increasingly in demand at SLAC's Linac Coherent Light...

July 14, 2016  ·  3 min read
News Feature

New Project Will Expand Opportunities for Biological Discovery With SLAC’s X-ray Laser

A new experimental station in development at SLAC will expand capabilities for atomic-scale explorations in human health, biology, energy and environmental science.

November 13, 2014  ·  4 min read
Image - This artistic rendering shows planned instrumentation for a Macromolecular Femtosecond Crystallography (MFX) experimental station at SLAC's Linac Coherent Light Source. MFX will expand LCLS's capacity and flexibility for biological experiments.