Speedy electrons for brilliant laser light: Research paves the way for compact, inexpensive free-electron lasers

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What happened

Extremely short, intense light flashes are in high demand to investigate atoms, molecules and new materials.

Free-electron lasers (FELs) produce these flashes.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:08 UTC.

Why it matters

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