Synchrotron light refers to extremely bright and intense light produced by a type of particle accelerator called a synchrotron. It is created when fast-moving charged particles, like electrons, are accelerated to high speeds and then forced to change direction. As the particles change direction, they emit powerful light across a wide range of wavelengths, from infrared to X-rays.
Synchrotron light is used in various scientific research, including studying the properties of matter and investigating the structure of materials at an atomic level.
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