Laser-plasma accelerator could generate bright X-rays for biological imaging, simulations show

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X-rays with wavelengths between approximately 2.3 and 4.4 nanometers, i.e., in the so-called water window, are particularly well suited to examining biological samples in their natural, aqueous environment. To date, however, it has been technically difficult to access this type o

X-rays with wavelengths between approximately 2.3 and 4.4 nanometers, i.e., in the so-called water window, are particularly well suited to examining biological samples in their natural, aqueous environment. To date, however, it has been technically difficult to access this type o This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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