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X-ray spectroscopy is an analytical technique that uses X-rays to study the composition of materials. It measures the energies and intensities of X-rays emitted or absorbed by a sample, providing information about the elements present and their chemical states. 

X-ray crystallography
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In regions that lack the resources to treat the contaminated water, it can lead to disease, cancer, and even death.

Electrode tank
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Discovered at SLAC and Stanford, this new class of unconventional superconductors is starting to give up its secrets – including a surprising 3D metallic...

Graphic showing electronic structure of nickelate superconductor
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A better understanding of these materials and how they store and transport oil and gas could one day enable more efficient fossil fuel production.

Aromatic carbon
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It reveals an abrupt transition in cuprates where particles give up their individuality. The results flip a popular theory on its head.

Illustration of abrupt transition in normal state of a cuprate
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A study including SLAC scientists and facilities discovers a new process that shows promise in turning the greenhouse gas back into usable fuels.

Two Stanford researchers in the lab
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SLAC/Stanford scientists and their colleagues find a new way to efficiently convert CO2 into the building block for sustainable liquid fuels.

Graves-Bajdich-Machalo
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For mechanical engineer Sarah Edwards, SSRL is the ultimate classic car.

photo of Sarah Edwards
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X-rays reveal an extinct mouse was dressed in brown to reddish fur on its back and sides and had a tiny white tummy.

mighty mouse false color
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In the decade since LCLS produced its first light, it has pushed boundaries in countless areas of discovery.

Undulator Hall
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Researchers will use SLAC’s X-ray light source to probe 150-million-year-old dinosaur fossils at the atomic level.

Jurassic Mile
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Combination of research methods reveals causes of capacity fading, giving scientists better insight to design advanced batteries for electric vehicles

Cathode degradation
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Detailed observations of iridium atoms at work could help make catalysts that drive chemical reactions smaller, cheaper and more efficient.

Depiction of four techniques used to study a single-atom catalyst