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| Laser frequency (1) | |
| Laser pulse (4) | |
| Laser radiation (1) | |
For the first time, scientists coupled their technique for generating X-rays from laser pulses with phase-contrast X-ray tomography to visualize tissues in organisms.
The X-rays required were generated by electrons that were accelerated to nearly the speed of light over a distance of approximately one centimeter by laser pulses lasting around 25fs.
The laser pulses have a power of approximately 80tw. By way of comparison: an atomic power plant generates 1, 500mw.
First, the laser pulse ploughs through a plasma consisting of positively charged atomic cores and their electrons like a ship through water, producing a wake of oscillating electrons.
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