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A new research infrastructure at PSI

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI inaugurated the most ambitious project that it has ever been undertaken. Scientific breakthroughs the Swiss free-electron X-ray laser is expected to generate will drive important developments in the areas of energy and environment, information technology, and health.

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Currently one of just four such facilities worldwide, SwissFEL will play an important role in international research. "FEL" stands for free electron laser.

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