Dec. 21, 2023
Research team correlates nano-defects in solar cells with solar output
Defects in solar cells don’t necessarily affect electricity generation
Dec. 15, 2023
DESY Photon Science distinction for exceptional achievements of employees
On the occasion of the DESY Photon Science divisional meeting on 15 December 2023, Önder Akçaalan, Marcus Seidel, Uwe Grosse-Wortmann and Matthias Kreuzeder were honoured with the 'DESY Photon ...
Dec. 15, 2023
X-ray analyses at PETRA III reveal new technique on famous work of art
Innovation in the 17th century: Rembrandt impregnated the canvas for The Night Watch with lead
Dec. 12, 2023
Franz Kärtner appointed interim director for DESY Photon Science
In its meeting on 11-12 December 2023, the DESY Administrative Council took note of the appointment of Prof. Franz X. Kärtner as acting Director in charge of Photon Science. Franz Kärtner takes ...
Dec. 01, 2023
How an enzyme uses sunlight for DNA repair
Research team observes repair process with an X-ray laser
Nov. 30, 2023
Bacterial protein found to work against more mosquito species as previously thought
X-ray laser uncovers the structure of a natural anti-mosquito insecticide
Nov. 24, 2023
Discovery of a unique carbon-nitrogen anion
Research groups from the University of Bayreuth, the University of Cologne and Goethe University Frankfurt simultaneously discovered the first representatives of guanidinates (SbCN3) and ...
Nov. 22, 2023
X-rays reveal how glasses lose their stability
PETRA III experiment shows how atoms in glass behave as weaknesses appear
Nov. 15, 2023
Earth’s core could be wet by deeply transported water
New approach to explaining the speed of seismic waves in the upper part of the Earth´s core
Nov. 11, 2023
New study: DESY’s light source PETRA III has created 2.25 billion euros in added value
The PETRA IV upgrade could add a further 7.35 billion euros in value – possibly considerably more.
Nov. 10, 2023
PETRA III reveals distinct spin and orbital dynamics in Sr2RuO4
Conduction electrons in quantum materials form delocalised states that can be quantum-coherent over macroscopic length scales while being subject to local interactions akin to those in atomic ...
Oct. 26, 2023
Radiation damage mechanisms: Study shows water ionization hot-spots form around solvated metal ions
A new international study has revealed insights into the mechanisms underlying radiation damage at the molecular level. The research, performed by an international team including scientists from ...
Oct. 20, 2023
Nina Rohringer selected as APS Fellow
Theoretical physicist is recognised for her groundbreaking work in nonlinear X-ray research
Oct. 11, 2023
New “freeze-and-deposit” method developed to speed up cryo-EM measurements
A novel method “freeze-and-deposit” used for preparing samples for cryo-electron microscopy has been developed by the CFEL-CMI group of Jochen Küpper at DESY Photon Science. The goal of the next ...
Oct. 04, 2023
Innovative concept changes the direction of laser light with the help of sound waves
Lasers deflected using air
Sep. 27, 2023
Milestone for novel atomic clock
X-ray laser shows possible route to substantially increased precision time measurement
Sep. 21, 2023
Researchers uncover weak points in 'corrosion-resistant' metallic material
Corrosion-resistant metallic materials are needed for applications such as rocket engines, energy systems, and the chemical industry. An alloy of nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr) and molybdenum (Mo) is ...
Sep. 20, 2023
X-ray energy scan reveals exotic quantum states of highly charged ions
Researchers chart the quantum landscape of elusive hollow atoms
Sep. 18, 2023
X-rays shrink charged molecular carbon ion
PIPE experiment at PETRA III observes vibrationally resolved inner-shell excitation of the C2- anion
Sep. 08, 2023
Franz Kärtner receives UNIPRENEURS award
DESY scientist and entrepreneur is recognized for the ability to seamlessly combine scientific expertise with entrepreneurship.
Sep. 01, 2023
Tracking out-of equilibrium phenomena and scaling laws during gelation of egg yolk
Heated egg yolk is widely used in our kitchens, in food industry and in biotechnology. However, only little is known about the out-of-equilibrium processes occurring during thermal treatment of the ...
Aug. 17, 2023
New glass with supreme toughness
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth, together with partners in China and the USA as well as from DESY, have produced an oxide glass with unprecedented toughness. Under high pressures and ...
Jul. 26, 2023
Engjell Bebeti received the Otto-Stern Award for his master thesis
Best master thesis in physics in the winter semester 2022/23
Jul. 18, 2023
Hot iron oxide slows down seismic waves
High-pressure experiment offers new insights into the interior of our planet
Jul. 17, 2023
Molecular movie of gold nanoparticle oscillations driven by displaced electrons
Photocatalysis, sensors, solar cells: Plasmons promise a variety of applications if the processes triggered by optical excitation in the nanoparticles can be controlled. A research team from Hamburg ...
Jul. 07, 2023
Physics research cooperation from Kiel, Göttingen and Hamburg creates new state of matter
Laser pulse creates exotic order in quantum material
Jun. 30, 2023
German Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach visits DESY
Prof. Karl Lauterbach, the German Federal Health Minister, visited the DESY research centre including PETRA III on 30 June 2023, bringing experiences from the pandemic with an eye towards ...
Jun. 30, 2023
High-speed proton transaction
New laser experiment reveals how ultrafast conversion of urea progresses
Jun. 27, 2023
Innovation Award awarded for breakthrough in X-Ray Fluorescence Tracking for Medical Imaging
Florian Grüner from the University of Hamburg receives the Innovation Award for Synchrotron Radiation
Jun. 21, 2023
More than 100 participants at the Ultrafast X-ray Summer School
Interdisciplinary program features fundamentals and applications of ultrafast X-ray science
Jun. 15, 2023
DESY X-ray image wins award
Helmholtz Imaging selects best science images of the year
Jun. 09, 2023
Live 3D printing of metallic alloys probed with synchrotron light
Study at PETRA III
May. 31, 2023
Biological specimens imaged with X-rays without damage
Groundbreaking technique using a new kind of focussing lens overcomes previous X-ray imaging limitations
May. 15, 2023
Study at PETRA III of ‘glassy’ supercooled colloidal systems
Focus on the glass transition
May. 11, 2023
Noisy data, sharp images: Martin Burger intends to solve inverse problems at DESY
Mathematician starts as new Lead Scientist at DESY
May. 08, 2023
Apochromatic X-ray focusing tested at PETRA III
Tailored combination of a refractive lens and a Fresnel zone plate
Apr. 27, 2023
Examining written artefacts with X-rays
DESY and the Cluster of Excellence ‘Understanding Written Artefacts’ are jointly breaking new ground in the analysis of historical written artefacts
Apr. 24, 2023
New technique paves way for imaging individual molecules
Pioneering experiment exploits quantum properties of X-ray light
Apr. 20, 2023
Eleven million for life sciences: EU research network “HALRIC” launched
The European Union is providing around eleven million euros to fund the cooperation between German and southern Scandinavian research in the field of life sciences. The research network “HALRIC” ...
Apr. 20, 2023
E-cars: Particle accelerator proves that manufacturing is more sustainable with the green laser
Collaboration between TRUMPF, Fraunhofer ILT, DESY and Hereon provides the most detailed of insights into laser welding processes to date thanks to PETRA III
Apr. 03, 2023
Dynamics of water molecules on a titanium dioxide surface
Study at FLASH of surface reactions in real-time
Mar. 27, 2023
Marvin Edelmann receives the Georg-Simon-Ohm Prize 2023 from the DPG
The German Physical Society (DPG) awarded DESY PhD student Marvin Edelmann the Georg-Simon-Ohm Prize for his master thesis. With this prize, the DPG honors outstanding theses in physical engineering ...
Mar. 20, 2023
Start of the innovation platform HI-ACTS
Accelerator technologies boost innovation in health, materials and energy supply
Mar. 14, 2023
Scientists make “handedness” appear using only microwave fields
DESY research group uses microwave electric fields to force organic molecules to prefer left- or right-handed versions
Mar. 10, 2023
First synthesis of a compound with aromatic nitrogen rings
New compound investigated at PETRA III and ESRF-EBS
Mar. 08, 2023
Engineered wall paint could kill corona viruses
Investigation of aerosols on titanium dioxide shows promising routes to surface and air disinfection
Mar. 03, 2023
More than 120 scientists met for the CMWS DAYS 2023
More than 120 participants from 20 countries met at DESY from 21-24 February for the CMWS DAYS 2023 to discuss the key challenges in molecular water research and the status and future of the Centre ...
Feb. 24, 2023
Scientists engineer new potent antibiotic
Darobactin 22 could have the potential to become the next antibiotic superstar
Feb. 22, 2023
Solvent affects structure of nano-coatings
And materials made of nanoparticles can be hardened by heating
Feb. 21, 2023
Newly discovered form of salty ice may exist on icy moons
High-pressure study reveals two hydrates new to science
Feb. 17, 2023
Nanoparticles drill holes at will in silicon
Industrially usable technique for producing porous silicon and glass opens up fresh perspectives for numerous applications
Feb. 12, 2023
High-efficiency water splitting process revealed
Reaction of high interest to clean-energy innovations is closely analysed in X-ray study
Feb. 07, 2023
High-pressure study at PETRA III solves 60-year-old mystery
Asteroid impact in slow motion
Jan. 31, 2023
Meytal Landau wins EU grant to study amyloids
Two million euros to set up a dedicated team at the Centre for Structural Systems Biology
Jan. 27, 2023
Great interest in the DESY and European XFEL Users' Meeting in Hamburg
“Finally meeting in-person again!” This was one of the catchphrases on the DESY campus at this year’s meeting of scientists conducting research at the European XFEL or the DESY light sources ...
Jan. 17, 2023
Organic semiconductors curl up in the dark
Research team uses light to control the morphology of new types of electronics
Jan. 16, 2023
X-ray experiment shows possible novel route for tailoring properties of glasses
Atoms of a glass jump similarly to cosmic particles
Jan. 06, 2023
New AI-based software helps to interpret complex data from FLASH
Successfully used in photon diagnostics
Jan. 15, 2023
DESY is now a member of the European consortium ˏLaserlab Europe AISBLˊ
DESY is now a full member of the consortium Laserlab-Europe AISBL This was decided at the Laserlab-Europe General Assembly Meeting in Lausanne (Switzerland) on 4-5 October 2022 and officially signed ...
