17–22 May 2026
C.I.D
Europe/Zurich timezone

Synchrotron light facility updates: the bright future of synchrotron science

18 May 2026, 11:00
30m
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C.I.D

Deauville, France
Invited Oral Presentation MC2.A05: Synchrotron Radiation Facilities MC0 : opening session

Speaker

Laurent Chapon (Advanced Photon Source)

Description

Synchrotron light sources are undergoing a major transformation, driven by the need for higher brilliance, greater efficiency, and more advanced experimental capabilities. The transition to 4th generation synchrotrons is enabling groundbreaking research in imaging, spectroscopy, and materials science, with improvements in accelerator design, beam stability, and data handling. Key advancements include multi-bend achromat lattices for reduced emittance, energy-efficient permanent magnet systems, and increasingly automated, AI-enhanced workflows for data acquisition and analysis. Facilities worldwide are also integrating new beamline technologies to support high-throughput experiments and multimodal studies. In parallel, efforts to improve sustainability and optimize user access models are shaping the future of synchrotron research. These developments are not only expanding scientific possibilities but also reinforcing international collaboration, ensuring synchrotron facilities remain at the forefront of innovation.

Authors

Andrea Taylor (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) Laurent Chapon (Advanced Photon Source)

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