A groundbreaking study published in Nature Photonics reveals that researchers have overcome the theoretical energy cutoff for X-ray generation by utilizing entangled electrons in helium atoms. The team, led by UC San Diego's Tenio Popmintchev, demonstrated that two correlated electrons can recombine with the same ion simultaneously, emitting a single high-energy X-ray photon. This method surpasses standard theory predictions, enabling higher-energy X-rays than previously thought possible. The discovery could revolutionize quantum sensing by detecting paired-electron correlations in gases and materials, with implications for quantum computing and advanced nanomaterials. By using intense UV lasers, the researchers arranged for electrons to recombine at the same instant, creating an 'X-ray fingerprint' of electron correlation. This breakthrough addresses open questions about correlated dynamics in quantum materials and offers ultrafast precision for studying electron interactions. The study's findings may reshape technologies reliant on quantum entanglement and material properties governed by electron correlations.

Hidden secrets of the narwhal’s twisted tusk have been revealed using the latest X-ray technology. Tusks of the species of whale native to the Arctic have long been the subject of myths—even being sold as ‘unicorn horns’ and believed to possess magical powers during the Middle Ages. Now, an international research team has solved the […] The post ‘Double Spiral’ Secret of Narwhal’s Twisted Tusk Revealed By High Tech X-Rays appeared first on Good News Network.

Astronauts on SpaceX's Fram2 mission have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by capturing diagnostic X-ray images in orbit for the first time. This development provides space medicine with a second imaging option beyond ultrasound, which could significantly aid future crews in diagnosing injuries, inspecting equipment, and supporting prolonged missions to the Moon and beyond. The MinXray TR90BH, a compact commercial X-ray machine, was used during the mission, allowing scans of body parts like the hand, forearm, chest, abdomen, and pelvis, as well as a smartwatch. The process involved minimal training for astronauts, with only four hours of instruction needed to operate the portable radiography device. After calibration in orbit, the X-ray images were reviewed by independent radiologists, who found that while positioning scores for central body images were slightly lower than Earth-based scans, other scans met similar quality standards. Researchers aim to expand these tests in future missions while reducing equipment size. This innovation marks a critical step forward in enabling medical diagnostics in space, addressing challenges posed by microgravity and the need for remote healthcare solutions.

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A flexible fabric called X-Wear could replace some parts of medical scanners, which would make taking X-rays and CT scans far more comfortable and convenient