First Light at the Upgraded Advanced Photon Source

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Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center where talented scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity. One of the tools helping them to do that is the Advanced Photon Source (APS).

Scientists can face challenges in conducting precise and high-resolution experiments at the molecular or atomic level. These limitations can hinder the depth and speed of their research.

In a typical year, the APS hosts around 5,500 scientists from around the world who use its powerful X-rays to see deep inside materials. This research helps build tougher materials, develop next-generation batteries and solar cells, and fight infectious diseases.

After nearly 30 years of operation, the APS is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade. The new APS will generate X-ray beams that are up to 500 times brighter, enabling scientists to examine materials at scales previously unimaginable. This will lead to innovations and discoveries that will keep our nation’s roads and bridges strong, set the pace for microelectronics and new devices, and help us face the energy challenges ahead.

The upgraded APS will feature more than 70 research stations where scientists will use those new, powerful X-ray beams. Following a year-long shutdown for the upgrade, each of those research stations is now coming back online. The first beamline to receive photons is 27-ID, which will use them to study quantum materials for future devices.

This video shows the delivery of first X-ray beams to 27-ID.

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