synchrotron light sources

Synchrotron light sources are advanced facilities that produce intense, tunable beams of electromagnetic radiation—such as X-rays—by accelerating electrons to near light speeds in a circular track. When these high-speed electrons change direction, they emit powerful light used in scientific research across fields like materials science, biology, and chemistry. This light enables researchers to examine the detailed structure of objects at the atomic and molecular level, providing insights that are difficult to achieve with conventional methods, all while preserving the integrity of the samples being studied.