Advanced Photon Source Research Collaboratory

The Advanced Photon Source Research Collaboratory is a collaborative facility that provides scientists with access to powerful X-ray beams generated by a large, specialized machine called a synchrotron. These X-rays allow researchers to examine materials, biological tissues, and chemical processes at extremely detailed levels, often at the atomic or molecular scale. The collaboratory fosters cooperation among scientists from various fields, enabling groundbreaking research in materials science, biology, chemistry, and physics. By sharing resources and expertise, it accelerates discoveries that can lead to new technologies, medicines, and improved materials.