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Compact X-Ray Accelerator Revolutionizes On-Site Imaging Technology

11/18/2025

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Researchers demonstrated a table-top accelerator that produces intense X-rays by merging carbon nanotubes with laser light.
This technology could let hospitals and labs produce high-quality X-rays on-site, aiding imaging and drug discovery.
The compact accelerators will not replace the Large Hadron Collider but could broaden access to advanced tools.
The findings were presented at the 2025 NanoAc workshop in Liverpool and published in Physical Review Letters.

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Researchers demonstrated a table-top accelerator that produces intense X-rays by merging carbon nanotubes with laser light.
This technology could let hospitals and labs produce high-quality X-rays on-site, aiding imaging and drug discovery.
The compact accelerators will not replace the Large Hadron Collider but could broaden access to advanced tools.
The findings were presented at the 2025 NanoAc workshop in Liverpool and published in Physical Review Letters.