Description
The "Light for Ukraine" project represents a significant initiative aimed at revitalizing the Ukrainian scientific community by constructing a dedicated Ukrainian beamline at the SOLARIS synchrotron in Krakow, Poland. Initiated by the League of European Accelerator-based Photon Sources (LEAPS), this project is strongly supported by SOLARIS and PSI. The project will see the refurbishment and transfer of equipment as for example the U19 undulator from the Swiss Light Source (SLS) to SOLARIS. The U19 undulator will enable a broad spectrum of scientific investigations, producing high-brightness X-rays in the tender to hard X-ray range.
This presentation will provide an overview of the "Light for Ukraine" beamline project, highlighting recent scientific findings from the mico-XAS beamline at SLS and X-ray spectroscopy research at the Swiss Free Electron Laser (SwissFEL). These examples will showcase the advanced research capabilities that will be accessible to Ukrainian scientists through this new facility.
The new micro/nano beamline will not only create unprecedented research capabilities but also catalyze the Ukrainian scientific community's shift towards utilizing large-scale synchrotron radiation facilities. It will serve as a vital tool for Ukrainian research groups, enabling them to enhance their studies and forge connections with other leading facilities worldwide, such as free electron lasers and synchrotrons.
Additionally, the presentation will outline potential research findings of Ukrainian scientists, emphasizing the importance of international collaborations and support in rebuilding the Ukrainian scientific landscape. The "Light for Ukraine" beamline at SOLARIS is set to illuminate the path for cutting-edge research and innovation in Ukraine, fostering a new era of scientific advancement.
