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At DESY synchrotron radiation emitted from positrons or electrons in the DORIS III, and the new PETRA III storage rings (user operation started in 2010), and in the free-electron laser FLASH is used for fundamental and applied research.
The European XFEL, is being planned by the European XFEL company in cooperation with European Partners, as a unique X-ray source. Together with international partners, DESY is constructing the heart of the X-ray laser - the superconducting accelerator. After its completion, DESY will take over the operation of the accelerator on behalf of the European XFEL GmbH.
