A new tool for x-ray studies - Stimulated electronic x-ray Raman scattering

December 05, 2013

Researchers have found a new way to probe molecules and atoms with an X-ray laser, setting off cascading bursts of light that reveal precise details of what is going on inside. The technique may allow scientists to see details of chemical reactions and home in on the properties of specific elements within complex molecules in a way not possible before.
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C. Weninger et al., Stimulated Electronic X-Ray Raman Scattering, Phys. Rev. Lett. 111, 233902 (2013).