MEC Experiment Station (IMAGE)

DOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

MEC Experiment Station

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The Matter in Extreme Conditions instrument at SLAC gives scientists the tools to investigate the extremely hot, dense matter at the centers of stars and giant planets. These experiments could help researchers design new materials with enhanced properties and recreate the nuclear fusion process that powers the sun.

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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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