For semi-rigid molecules at low energies, the well-established normal mode approximation gives a basic understanding of molecular vibrations and
Modern x-ray free-electron lasers use high-energy electrons to produce intense x-ray pulses to study the structure and behavior of matter. However,
One of the leading methods for creating qubits involves exploiting specific structural atomic defects in diamonds. Using diamonds is both
Gold is highly stable and has other attractive features suitable for various industrial and medical applications, but controlling the size and
Scientists developed a new ultra-rapid consolidation process called “flash spark plasma sintering.” The process stabilizes the thermal
Rare earth elements are crucial materials in many consumer products, such as electronics and automobiles. These elements currently have a
Typically, exposure of a material to energetic particles, such as ions or neutrons, creates many defects that result in damage to the structure.
Scientists understand the macroscopic behavior of the interaction between water and acid, yet the microscopic behavior and the specific structures
In the world of semiconductors, impurities and defects can be a good thing. They modify the properties of materials such as silicon, and scientists
At the LCLS, researchers have demonstrated the generation of X-ray pulses with polarization control at photon energies from 280 eV to 1200 eV, by