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Karl Manne Georg Siegbahn
Karl Manne Georg Siegbahn (1886 - 1978) received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1924 for his discoveries and researches into X-ray spectroscopy. . Some attempt is made to look at the physics behind ...
Henry Moseley
Moseley, Henry (1887-1915): A British chemist who studied under Rutherford and brilliantly developed the application of X-ray spectra to study atomic structure; his discoveries resulted in a more ...
Maurice Wilkins
Maurice Wilkins (1916 - ) work focused on the X-ray diffraction studies of DNA. The discovery of the well-defined patterns led to the discovery of the molecular structure of DNA. Further X-ray ...
X-Ray Data Booklet
A data bank relating to x-rays, energy levels, x-ray properties of elements, synchrotron radiation, optics and detectors, with miscellaneous data.
Frame-dragging by Black Holes
This article reviews the recent work that has proved Einstein's relativistic theory of "Frame-dragging", using observations from X-ray astronomy satellites.
Periodic Table
A periodic table with a database of element x-ray properties including edge energy, edge yield and fluorescent jumps
X-Ray Lasers
Description of X-ray laser mechanisms. Results of experimental applications of X-ray lasers as probes and in interferometry.
X-ray Spectrum of Elements on the Periodic Table
Interactive tool for students in atomic science, allowing comparison of different x-ray spectra with standard spectra of elements for identification of sample composition.
The Chandra X-ray Observatory Center
Extensive site with results from the Chandra observatory satellite, press releases, multimedia content, and information on x-ray astronomy
X-ray Diffraction
This site shows how experimental x-ray techniques increase the amount of information available for x-ray diffraction patterns; describe the difference between powder, rotating crystal and Laue ...


