Neutrons - Hard diamonds, high pressures (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Neutrons - Hard diamonds, high pressures

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ORNL researchers Reinhard Boehler, left, and Bianca Haberl demonstrate the improved pressure cell developed by Boehler. The device uses two gem-quality synthetic opposing diamonds to exert extreme pressures on materials.

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Genevieve Martin/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

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