Synchrotron Radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation emitted when charged particles, such as electrons, are accelerated to near the speed of light in a circular path. This radiation is produced in facilities called synchrotrons, which use powerful magnets to bend the path of the particles. As the electrons change direction, they lose energy in the form of light, which can cover a wide range of wavelengths, from infrared to X-rays.
This radiation is valuable for scientific research because it provides intense and focused beams of light. Researchers use synchrotron radiation to study the structure of materials, biological samples, and chemical reactions at the atomic and molecular levels, leading to advancements in fields like materials science, biology, and medicine.