Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)

Posted September 13, 2011

Protein Crystal Growth
Posted August 29, 2011

ESRF: X-ray Diffraction Imaging / Topography
Posted August 15, 2011

Organic and Printed Electronics Explained

Organic and printed electronics represent the cutting edge of technology in the electronics industry, and are driving rapid innovation of many now-common products including touch screen displays and flexible solar cells. The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation...
Posted July 20, 2011

Making Chemical Maps

Staff scientist Sam Webb places a sample into an X-ray absorption experimental station (Beamline 2-3) at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL). This endstation was used to take data for a...
Posted July 18, 2011

Ferrofluid Makes Magnetic Field Sculptures

Ferrofluids are special liquids infused with microscopic magnetic particles that can be made to do remarkable things under the influence of magnetic fields. This YouTube video from New Scientist magazine shows a ferrofluid conforming into "sculptures" along the magnetic fields...
Posted June 20, 2011

Synchrotron Light Source Technology Explained

The technology behind synchrotron light sources is explained in this short YouTube video produced by Diamond Light Source in the UK.
Posted October 7, 2011

From the Director of SSRL: Aligned with Efforts to Support Industry Research

Synchrotron light sources, with their exceptional properties, play a critical role in providing the characterization tools that materials researchers need. More importantly, we need to provide access to these tools in a timely fashion so the unique information they generate can guide the theory and synthesis of new materials ...

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Posted September 27, 2011

All SSRL Computer Services Down Half of Saturday For Electrical Work

All SSRL computer services will be unavailable on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to about 1 p.m., to allow for necessary electrical work in the computer room.
Posted September 27, 2011

From Parchment to People: SLAC Invention Measures Stroke Damage in the Brain

A technique SLAC scientists invented for scanning ancient manuscripts is now being used to probe the human brain, in research that could lead to new medical imaging methods and better treatments for stroke and other brain conditions. The studies, taking place at SLAC’s Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, are led by cell biologist Helen Nichol of the University of Saskatchewan with $2.5 million in funding from the Canadian government and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

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Posted September 22, 2011

"Science at the Theater" Video Features SLAC Scientist Axel Brunger

Stanford professor and SLAC scientist Axel Brunger appears at 23 minutes into this video of "Seeing the Light," a Sept. 12 discussion on advances made possible by synchrotron research. The event was part of "Science at the Theater," an ongoing series presented by...