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First-Ever Liquid Carbon Creation Revealed by Researchers

8/26/2025

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Researchers at the European XFEL liquefied carbon for the first time using the DIPOLE 100-X laser under extreme conditions.
Ultrafast X-ray analysis captured the transition from solid to liquid carbon, revealing its unique structure.
These findings enhance understanding of carbon's role in energy technologies and planetary modeling.
The study, led by the University of Rostock, was published in Nature on May 21, 2025.

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Story summary

Researchers at the European XFEL liquefied carbon for the first time using the DIPOLE 100-X laser under extreme conditions.
Ultrafast X-ray analysis captured the transition from solid to liquid carbon, revealing its unique structure.
These findings enhance understanding of carbon's role in energy technologies and planetary modeling.
The study, led by the University of Rostock, was published in Nature on May 21, 2025.