Double-slit experiment using resonant inelastic X-ray scattering on an iridium oxide crystal (IMAGE)

University of Cologne

Double-slit experiment using resonant inelastic X-ray scattering on an iridium oxide crystal

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An intense beam of high-energy X-ray photons (violet) hits two adjacent iridium atoms (green) in the crystal. This excites electrons in the atoms for a short time. The atoms emit X-ray photons which overlap behind the two iridium atoms (red) and can be analyzed as interference images.

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Markus Grueninger, University of Cologne

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