The European Synchrotron (ESRF)

The European Synchrotron (ESRF) is a large, advanced scientific research facility in France that produces extremely bright X-ray beams. These X-rays are used by scientists from around the world to study the tiny structures of materials—like biological cells, new medicines, or innovative materials—at an atomic or molecular level. By observing how X-rays interact with samples, researchers can gain insights that are impossible with traditional tools. The ESRF helps advance knowledge across disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, and materials science, enabling breakthroughs in medicine, technology, and environmental understanding.