From the Director: a cast of thousands |
 
It's time to celebrate the impressive achievements of thousands of individual scientists, engineers, technicians, managers and other synchrotron-related professions. Read more
User Meeting 2013 - program and abstract submissions |
The Australian Synchrotron invites you to attend the annual synchrotron 'User Meeting' 2013, to be held November 21 and 22, at the National Centre of Synchrotron Science.
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New weapon to control insect pests |
A giant, hollow, protein shell manufactured by some bacteria and used to contain toxins that kill insects could lead to new bio-insecticides for controlling crop pests.
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Leaves, broken down by age and fungi |
In wetland areas, aquatic fungi play a critical role in decomposing gum leaves into biodegradable forms and non-biodegradable forms that keep carbon locked up in long-term storage.
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Users apply pressure to get results |
South Australian and CSIRO researchers recently put the Australian Synchrotron's x-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) beamline under extreme pressure. Six hundred times atmospheric pressure, to be more specific.
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Minister Carr opens new imaging and medical facility |
On 30 July 2013, Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr officially opened the $25 million Imaging and Medical beamline at the Australian Synchrotron.
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A grand total of 1000 publications |
Australian and overseas researchers who use the Australian Synchrotron's specialist experimental capabilities have collectively published a grand total of 1000 papers. Read more
National Press Club address by Suzanne Cory |
"The Australian synchrotron is one of the world's best ... But since it opened in 2007, there has been a constant scramble to claw enough funds for its operation."
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Australian Synchrotron Open Day - Sunday 13 October |
Did you know...
- we slow down time?
- we see the invisible?!
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Beamtime applications now open - August 2013 |
Submissions for round 2014/1 (January-May 2014) opened on 19 August 2013.
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The Australian Synchrotron has an ongoing photo competition for staff, users and visitors. The next deadline is Friday 20 September 2013.
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Synchrotron-related events in Australia and overseas.
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Lightspeed welcomes your comments and suggestions. Please send these to: info@synchrotron.org.au with "Lightspeed comments" in the subject line.
Use of Lightspeed Material |
Material from Lightspeed may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes provided the source is acknowledged, e.g. "This material first appeared in the Australian Synchrotron's Lightspeed newsletter, August 2013".
Careers at the Australian Synchrotron |
The Australian Synchrotron offers a unique working environment for a wide range of specialists. For information on job postings, go to:
http://www.synchrotron.org.au/index.php/about-us/working-at-the-synchrotron/employment-opportunities
http://www.synchrotron.org.au/index.php/about-us/working-at-the-synchrotron/staff-contact
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