3-D, Real-time X-ray Images May Be Closer To Reality

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Tue, 06/16/2009 - 19:45

Three-dimensional, real-time X-ray images may be closer to reality. New work on a process called high-harmonic generation, or HHG.

X-ray radiation can be created by focusing an optical laser into atoms of gaseous elements – usually low-electron types such as hydrogen, helium, or neon.


 

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