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SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre is pleased to announce the Crosscarpatian Synchrotron School (CSS2026), taking place from Wednesday, 16th to Saturday, 19th of September 2026 in Kraków, Poland.
The CSS2026 is aimed at students, postdoctoral researchers, and senior scientists with little or no experience in performing experiments at synchrotron radiation facilities. This year’s edition will have a thematic focus on X-ray spectroscopy and microscopy, offering participants both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
The program will consist of a concise introduction to synchrotron radiation, an overview of synchrotron experimental methods with particular emphasis on applications of X-ray spectroscopy and microscopy probes in various research fields, as well as hands-on training at SOLARIS infrastructure. In this edition, we additionally offer an advanced proposal‑writing module, during which participants will develop own beamtime application ready for submission.
Lectures and practical training will cover the following topics:
Practical sessions:
Participants will have the opportunity to take part in one-day hands-on training on selected beamline and 2-hour study visits on three other beamlines Hands-on session will include experiment design, sample preparation, measurements, and data processing.
Beamlines available for hands-on training and study visits include:
DEMETER, PIRX, URANOS, PHELIX, POLYX, and ASTRA.
Participation details:
To ensure effective knowledge transfer and hands-on experience, the number of participants is limited to 18, with a maximum of 3 people per hands-on training at each beamline. Selection will be based on recommendations from the Scientific Advisory and Organizing Committees.
Participation in CSS2026 is free of charge. Accommodation, transport and catering will be provided by organizers. As a deliverable, we expect each participant to prepare and submit a beamtime proposal to SOLARIS for the next call, aiming for positive recommendations and future beamtime allocation.