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February 28, 2026Nature0 citationsOpen Access

Amplified X-ray laser pulses achieved using mirror set-up

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Key Points

  • The aim is to develop a compact X-ray laser system that generates high-intensity, coherent pulses efficiently.
  • Developed a cavity-based set-up approximately 66 meters long
  • Utilized highly reflective mirrors for optimal performance
  • Implemented in an accelerator environment
  • Produced sharp and coherent X-ray pulses
  • Significantly reduced the length requirement for X-ray laser facilities
  • Promise to overcome limitations of traditional X-ray lasers

Abstract

Current X-ray lasers require facilities that are kilometres long. A cavity-based set-up about 66 metres in length has been developed that uses highly reflective mirrors to enable the generation of high-intensity pulses of narrow-band X-ray radiation. This promises to overcome the limitations of current X-ray lasers. Sharp and coherent X-ray pulses are produced with an optical cavity in an accelerator environment.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69a285da0a974eb0d3c00c63https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-00580-2
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