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Revolutionary Laser Experiment Unlocks Secrets of Liquid Carbon

5/24/2025

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In a groundbreaking 2023 experiment, an international team from the University of Rostock harnessed the DIPOLE 100-X laser at the European XFEL to explore liquid carbon under extreme conditions. Their findings unveiled the structure and melting point of liquid carbon, shedding light on planetary interiors and paving the way for advancements in nuclear fusion technologies.

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In a groundbreaking 2023 experiment, an international team from the University of Rostock harnessed the DIPOLE 100-X laser at the European XFEL to explore liquid carbon under extreme conditions. Their findings unveiled the structure and melting point of liquid carbon, shedding light on planetary interiors and paving the way for advancements in nuclear fusion technologies.