Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source

The Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) is a research facility at Cornell University that produces intense X-ray beams using a large circular machine called a synchrotron. Scientists use these X-rays to examine the structure of materials at microscopic and atomic levels, helping them understand complex substances, biological molecules, and new materials. The facility enables detailed imaging and analysis that are difficult with traditional methods, advancing research in chemistry, physics, biology, and materials science. CHESS is a key tool for scientists seeking to uncover the inner architecture of matter at very small scales.