Dec. 21, 2015
New method promises precise delivery of bio samples into X-ray beams for analysis
Optical funnel for nano particles
Nov. 27, 2015
Dynamics of complex fluids at the nanoscale
Study at SACLA
Nov. 20, 2015
Innovative new development to facilitate access to accelerator technology
Particle accelerator on a microchip
Nov. 09, 2015
Nanostructures assemble themselves
Scientists at DESY have developed a new technique for manufacturing metallic nanostructures
Oct. 21, 2015
X-ray examination at PETRA III shows how chrome yellow darkens
Why van Gogh’s Sunflowers are wilting
Oct. 07, 2015
Prototype demonstrates feasibility of building terahertz accelerators
Physicists shrink particle accelerato
Sep. 18, 2015
X-rays reveal electron puddles in ceramic superconductors
Study advances understanding of high-temperature superconductivity
Sep. 14, 2015
ICAME 2015 conference in Hamburg
International Conference on the Applications of the Mössbauer Effect
Sep. 01, 2015
Scientists watch metal melt in nanoseconds
Novel technique allows scientists to look deep into rocky planets in the lab
Aug. 25, 2015
Record high pressure squeezes secrets out of osmium
X-ray experiments reveal peculiar behaviour of the most incompressible metal on Earth
Jul. 22, 2015
X-ray laser decodes “off” switch for cell signals
Findings may advance development of accurately targeted drugs
Jul. 16, 2015
New technique at PETRA III: nano-beam X-ray microscopy of thin films
A new technique, nano-beam X-ray cross-correlation microscopy (XCCM), which allows studying the local orientational order in matter with high ...
Jul. 13, 2015
FEMTO12 conference in Hamburg
Nobel laureate and femto pioneer Ahmed Zewail holds public scientific lecture at DESY
Jun. 29, 2015
Green light for unique experiments at European X-Ray laser XFEL
New options for materials research, ultrafast chemistry and structural biology
Jun. 19, 2015
Scientists film shock waves in diamond
X-ray laser opens up new avenues of research in material science
Jun. 16, 2015
Two DESY spin-offs funded by Helmholtz Enterprise
The Helmholtz Association is providing support to two companies that have recently been set up to exploit research coming out of DESY. The start-up suna-precision GmbH will receive 100 000 ...
Jun. 10, 2015
International Summer School of Crystallography at CFEL
The Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL) hosts the second International Summer School of Crystallography from 7-13 June 2015. Following the success of the first Summer School ...
Jun. 09, 2015
PETRA III: Scientists observe photographic exposure live at the nanoscale
Advanced method opens up new opportunities for investigation of dynamic processes
Jun. 05, 2015
Innovation award for DESY start-up
Spin-off X-Spectrum GmbH awarded for high-speed X-ray camera
Jun. 01, 2015
DESY team produces innovative high-power X-ray lens
Novel X-ray lens sharpens view into the nano world
May. 29, 2015
Scientists are developing new sample holders for tiny microcrystals
Every shot hits the mark
May. 27, 2015
EU funds nanotech research project
DESY NanoLab is part of this project
May. 22, 2015
PETRA III follows evolution of crystal structure up to 560,000 atmospheres
Scientists watch crystal layers buckle under pressure
May. 20, 2015
DESY creates new research opportunities at X-ray laser FLASH
Hamburg’s mayor Olaf Scholz and the Swedish state secretary Anders Lönn name the experimental halls
May. 19, 2015
A brake for X-rays
Nuclear Quantum Optics controls and slows down X-ray light
May. 07, 2015
Study at PETRA III shows ways to reduce unwelcome fat bloom on chocolate
Scientists X-ray Chocolate
Apr. 27, 2015
Science program resumes at DESY's high brilliance X-ray light source
PETRA III restarts
Apr. 24, 2015
X-ray laser reveals structure of blood pressure regulator
Promising step towards new and better medication
Apr. 22, 2015
Study at PETRA III resolves molecular structures of Spiegelmers for the first time
Scientists X-ray anti-inflammatory drug candidates
Apr. 21, 2015
Ultrafast tracking of electron spins at PETRA III
Diagnostics for the information technology of tomorrow
Apr. 15, 2015
X-ray study at PETRA III images structural damage in lithium-ion batteries
Fast charging cycles make batteries age more quickly
Apr. 13, 2015
Discovery of a new device concept based on electronic self-organization
Complex orbital textures in transition metal dichalcongenides
Apr. 10, 2015
FLASH looks deep into the atom
Digging into the “Giant Resonance”, scientists find hints of new quantum physics
Apr. 07, 2015
Investigations show reaction kinetics of a possible catalyst for storing solar energy
Scientists map ultrafast evolution of chemical bonds
Mar. 16, 2015
Synchronised rotations for novel investigations
Molecules perform endless cartwheels
Mar. 13, 2015
Fading Orange-Red in Van Goghs paintings investigated at PETRA III
Van Gogh’s pigment up close: plumbonacrite revealed as intermediate in degradation of red lead
Mar. 03, 2015
Researchers snap giant virus in 3-D
Study demonstrates potential of future X-ray laser investigations
Jan. 21, 2015
Study at PETRA III: Magnetic nanoparticles enhance performance of solar cells
Study at DESY’s X-ray source PETRA III points the way to higher energy yields
Feb. 19, 2015
On the way to the “molecular movie“
For the first time, scientists observe the transition state in a chemical reaction on a catalyst’s surface
Feb. 11, 2015
Taking high-speed snapshots of living cells with an X-ray laser
X-ray imaging method captures living cells with unprecedented speed and resolution
Feb. 04, 2015
X-ray pulses from FLASH uncover free nanoparticles for the first time in 3D
Research team uses DESY’s X-ray laser as a super microscope
Jan. 28, 2015
Users' meeting starts with record attendance
More than 900 participants attended the light sources users' meeting 2015
Jan. 21, 2015
FLASH – the first optically synchronised free-electron laser
DESY light source becomes most precisely synchronised facility in the world
Jan. 16, 2015
Evidence of direct four-particle interaction at PETRA III
Tailor-made instrument studies interaction between x-rays and electrically charged matter
Jan. 06, 2015
Robin Santra elected APS Fellow
DESY scientist Professor Robin Santra was elected Fellow of the American Physical Society. Santra is head of the theory group at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science at DESY and physics ...