SLAC researchers uncover copper's surprising melting behavior at extreme temperatures

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SLAC researchers uncover copper's surprising melting behavior at extreme temperatures erinw@slac.sta… Thu, 08/13/2026 - 05:30 Researchers used SLAC’s electron camera to watch copper atoms melt in real time to understand their potential for use in future fusion power plants.

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