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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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