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A specialized instrument called FIDDLE has been designed to capture split-second, atomic-level changes in material properties under extreme temperatures and pressures.
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National Ignition Facility (NIF)
Who
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Sandia National Laboratories, Advanced hCMOS Systems, Cara Vennari
What
A specialized instrument called FIDDLE has been designed to capture split-second, atomic-level changes in material properties under extreme temperatures and pressures.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:21:00 GMT · 3h 6m ago
Where
National Ignition Facility (NIF) ·
Why
FIDDLE was developed to solve the long-standing problem experts faced in observing structural transformations in materials in real time under extreme conditions.
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How this affects you
This new technology, FIDDLE, allows scientists to observe how materials change at the atomic level under extreme conditions, which was previously impossible. This capability could lead to better understanding and development of materials for various applications, including classified stockpile stewardship materials and astrophysics.
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