National Synchrotron Light Source

The National Synchrotron Light Source features two electron storage rings generating focused light across the electromagnetic spectrum for scientific experiments and material analysis.

The research center began operations in 1982 with its VUV ring, followed by the X-ray ring in 1984, after an investment of 160 million dollars.

Scientists from multiple countries use this facility to conduct experiments in powder diffraction, crystallography, and spectroscopic methods for investigating materials and biological samples.

The facility contains 29 specialized beamlines equipped with research instruments designed for detailed examination of electronic, chemical, and atomic structures.

This synchrotron contributed to Nobel Prize-winning research, including Roderick MacKinnon's work on ion channels and advancements in ribosome imaging studies.

Location: Upton

Inception: 1982

Website: https://bnl.gov/ps/nsls/about-NSLS.asp

GPS coordinates: 40.86806,-72.87639

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:06