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Diamond Optics Unlock High Energy X-Ray Nano-Imaging

Physics in Conversation··24 September 2026·15 min

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Custom laser-carved diamond optics are revolutionizing high-energy X-ray microscopy by delivering unprecedented brightness and razor-sharp clarity. Researchers can now peer inside solid computer chips and live operating batteries at the nanoscale without cutting them open.