X-ray laser provides a window on cellular life

X-ray laser provides a window on cellular life
By ZHOU WENTING in Shanghai |
CHINA DAILY |
Updated: 2021-06-29 09:03
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The world's third soft X-ray free-electron laser facility recently achieved full coverage of the wavelengths of the "water window" in Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua]
The world's third soft X-ray free-electron laser facility, based in Shanghai, recently achieved full coverage of the wavelengths of the "water window", which will allow scientists to observe live cells.
Observations of the characteristics, internal structure and dynamic changes of cells at the femtosecond level－a quadrillionth of a second－are expected to lead to new insights in live cell imaging and discoveries in materials research, physics, chemistry and biology, experts said.

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