Photosynthesis II Graphic (IMAGE)

DOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Photosynthesis II Graphic

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A femtosecond X-ray pulse from an X-ray free electron laser intersecting a droplet that contains photosystem II crystals, the protein extracted and crystallized from cyanobacteria.

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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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