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X-ray free-electron laser sets new record for shortest high-energy pulses

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Briefings

Researchers at SLAC's LCLS measured the shortest high-energy X-ray pulses ever recorded, achieving photon energies of 9 keV and durations of 100 to 400 attoseconds. These results were published in Nature Photonics, marking a significant advancement in XFEL technology.

Key points

• The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory measured the shortest high-energy X-ray pulses ever recorded.
• Pulses achieved photon energies of 9 keV and durations of 100 to 400 attoseconds.

Context

This achievement represents a new benchmark for XFEL capabilities, published in Nature Photonics.

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