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2024 X-ray quantum memory A hard x-ray quantum memory. Published in Science Advances. 2023 Milestone for novel atomic clock Resonant X-ray excitation of the nuclear clock isomer 45-Sc. Published in Nature. 2022 Electronic quantum dance in molecules We contributed to the wonderful work of Tim Laarmans group on quantum coherences in glycine molecules. Published in Science Advances. 2021 X-ray double flashes control atomic nuclei Coherent control of nuclear excitations. Published in Nature. Quantum beats for zeptosecond timing A team of scientists is developing high-precision timing for quantum technologies. Published in Science Advances. 2019 Control out of the vacuum, virtually How virtual photons alter atomic X-ray spectra. Published in Physical Review Letters. Exotic properties of iridium compounds Exotic properties of iridium compounds. Published in Scientific Reports. 2018 Superradiant nuclei Scientists measure accelerated emission after excitation by a free electron laser. Published in Nature Physics. 2017 Imaging using incoherent light Physicists demonstrate new method for viewing nanostructures. Published in Nature Physics. Excitation back and forth X-ray Rabi oscillations between nuclei observed in coupled cavities. Published in Nature Photonics. X-ray analyses with significantly enhanced resolution Physicists develop advanced method for structure determination of molecules. Published in Physical Review Letters. Abrupt motion sharpens X-ray pulses Spectrally broad X-ray pulses can be “sharpened” by purely mechanical means. Published in Science. Spin currents switch at terahertz frequencies Spintronics can lead to extremely fast, energy-efficient electronic circuits. Published in Physical Review Letters. 2016 Magnetic sensors custom made Researchers at DESY have developed a deposition method for custom-made magnetic sensors. Published in Advanced Functional Materials. Crossing light with matter Precision spectroscopy of X-ray polaritons. Published in Nature Photonics. 2015 Nanostructures assemble themselves Scientists at DESY have developed a new technique for manufacturing metallic nanostructures. Published in Science Advances. A brake for X-rays Nuclear Quantum Optics controls and slows down X-ray light. Published in Physical Review Letters. Ultrafast tracking of electron spins Diagnostics for the information technology of tomorrow. Published in Physical Review Letters. 2014 Twisted X-rays reveal spin waves An intelligent radar trap for atoms allows the investigation of tomorrow’s magnetic data storage. Published in Physical Review Letters. 2013 Quantum states out of nothing Vacuum generates quantum mechanical superposition states. Published in Physical Review Letters. Precise real-time study of gold cluster growth during sputter deposition From gold atoms to gold layers. Published in Nanoscale. 2012 Scientists make iron transparent at PETRA III For the first time, an experiment shows that atomic nuclei can become transparent. Published in Nature. 2010 X-ray superradiance and the collective Lamb shift All together now! Published in Science. DESY scientists observe the collective Lamb shift for the first time 2009 Magnetic stability at the nanoscale When ferromagnetism supports antiferromagnetism. Published in Physical Review Letters. 2008 How metallic iron eats its own native oxide An in-situ surface study using XAFS. Published in Physical Review Letters.