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Insight photon science
Since its discovery in 1947, the light generated by particle accelerators has become a real research hit. Indeed, the radiation provides a broad spectrum of research opportunities for scientists working in physics, chemistry, geology, biology, materials science and medicine. Today there are some 50 particle accelerators in operation as synchrotron radiation sources worldwide, and around 40 000 scientists are currently using this exceptional light to investigate a whole variety of materials. With its unique range of light sources, DESY is one of the leading research centres in the field of photon science.
