Elettra Synchrotron

Elettra Synchrotron is a large scientific facility that uses high-energy light, called synchrotron radiation, to study materials at the atomic and molecular levels. It accelerates electrons to nearly the speed of light in a circular tunnel, and when their path is bent by magnets, they emit intense, focused beams of X-ray and ultraviolet light. Researchers use this powerful light to analyze the structure, composition, and properties of everything from new materials to biological samples, enabling advances in medicine, electronics, and environmental science. It’s an essential tool for cutting-edge scientific discovery.