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![]() ![]() ![]() The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) produces ultrafast pulses of X-rays millions of times brighter than even the most powerful synchrotron sources — pulses powerful enough to make images of single molecules.
When the first experiments begin in September 2009, this unique laser will also work much like a high-speed camera, enabling scientists to
![]() These characteristics will enable
frontier science in areas that include discovering and
probing new states of matter, understanding and following
chemical reactions.
![]() ![]() A suite of X-ray instruments for exploiting the unique scientific capability of the Linac Coherent Light Source are currently being produced by the LCLS Ultrafast Science Instruments, or LUSI, project.
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