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Scientists just broke a textbook rule of physics

Scientists have defied a long-standing rule of laser physics by generating X-rays with much higher energies than conventional theory predicts.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated October 29, 2026, 3:39 AM UTC

The surprising discovery reveals how two electrons working together can overcome a previously accepted limit, opening new possibilities for quantum research.

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