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High-speed electron camera discovers new ‘light-distorting’ behavior in ultra-thin material

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Snapshot taken by SLAC’s High Speed ​​Electron Camera, an ultrashort electron diffraction (MeV-UED) instrument, showing evidence of circular polarization of terahertz light through an ultrathin sample of tungsten ditelluride. Source: Nano letters (2024). DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c00758 While taking snapshots with the high-speed electron camera at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Acceleratory Laboratory, researchers discovered new … Read more

HS2: Mark Wild appointed new CEO of the UK high-speed rail project

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Mark Wild OBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd to lead the completion of the high-speed line and help deliver its transformative benefits. As one of the most respected figures in the infrastructure sector, Mark brings nearly four decades of experience to the role. This includes an excellent track record … Read more