Ionizing radiation can diffract molecules and demonstrate a novel matter-wave interferometer. Ionization gratings may now enable quantum interference with heavier particles and interferometric measurements with higher precision.
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Cronin, A., Holmgren, W. Matter waves in a new light. Nature Phys 9, 137–138 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys2562
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