China is about to turn on a groundbreaking new machine that will change the way scientists study the world around us. This machine called the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS), is a powerful X-ray light source that will reveal details at an atomic level. It’s like having a super-powered microscope that can see things in a way we’ve never seen before, helping scientists learn more about everything from tiny proteins to complex materials.
By the end of December, the first beams of light will start flowing into special research areas at the HEPS facility near Beijing. Once it’s fully operational, HEPS will be one of only a few “fourth-generation” synchrotrons in the world—machines that use X-rays to look at materials in incredible detail. This is an exciting time for scientists, as it opens up new possibilities for exploring the structure of materials and even biological systems at the tiniest scales.
How Does It Work?
At the heart of HEPS, electrons are sped up to very high ...
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