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Ultrafast science Research update Super-short laser flashes light up ultra-fast events Fleeting bursts of X-rays allow scientists to track attosecond electron events for the first time
Microscopy Research update Positrons go into detail Over the last 50 years, a number of techniques have been developed to analyse surfaces, near-surface layers and interfaces. Each technique has its own peculiar characteristics, and offers a different ...
Structure and dynamics Research update X-ray device sets pulses racing A switch to control bursts of X-rays could make it much easier to track reaction dynamics
Transport properties Research update Diamond comes under the microscope A new twist on a well-known technique allows physicists to probe the electrical properties of insulators
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Microscopy Research update DIAMOND boss appointed Director of the German synchrotron lab takes the helm at the new UK facility
Quantum optics Research update Single atoms on demand A method of dispensing atoms one at a time could pave the way for quantum computers
Planetary science Research update Nitrogen tally tests the nebula Nitrogen in Jupiter's atmosphere provide clues to the make-up of the pre-planetary nebula
Microscopy Research update X marks the atom X-ray 'camera' takes its first snapshot of a crystal lattice