The Berkeley Lab Guest House (BLGH) has reopened as of March 7 after two years of closure. At this time, guests will be limited to Berkeley Lab affiliates, which include users. Read on for more details, as well as food service and shuttle service updates. Read more »
In Memoriam: Brian Kincaid, Former ALS Director
Brian Kincaid, the first director of the Advanced Light Source, died on January 1, 2022. The ALS community sends our condolences to his family and honors the many contributions he made to the early years of our facility. Read more »
In Memoriam: Gideon Jones, Center for X-Ray Optics
Gideon Jones, whose entire LBNL career was spent in CXRO, passed away on Friday, February 11. Our thoughts are with his wife, Anne Dinklage, and their two children. Read more »
Save the date for the 2022 User Meeting
Mark your calendar for this year’s ALS User Meeting, which will take place virtually August 15–17. See you there! Read more »
2022 Update from ALS Director Steve Kevan
After a roller-coaster two years, Steve Kevan is happy to report that the ALS is emerging from the pandemic, perhaps a little battered but certainly not broken. He invites the community to look to the near- and long-term future of the ALS. Read more »
Ming Yi, Users’ Executive Committee Chair
From superconductors to snowboarding, Ming Yi sees the beauty of physics everywhere. She loves the sense of community in the synchrotron world and hopes users and staff will share their input with the Users’ Executive Committee. Read more »
Remember to Update Your ALSHub Profile
All users are encouraged to check and update their ALSHub profiles by logging in to ALSHub, clicking “Profile” and then “Update Contact Information.” Users can contact alsuser@lbl.gov for more information or assistance. Read more »
COVID Booster Shots Required for Site Access Starting February 28
LBNL will require on-site users, affiliates, and employees who are eligible for booster shots to provide proof of a COVID supplemental or booster dose starting February 28, 2022. Please look out for additional guidance on how to update your COVID vaccination record. Read more »
How Shark Egg Cases Balance Toughness and Permeability
Also known as “mermaid’s purses,” shark egg cases are both tough and permeable—two opposing characteristics that are necessary for the embryo’s survival. X-ray scattering at the ALS and electron microscopy helped explain how the material’s nanoarchitecture contributes to its toughness, informing future development of high-performance synthetic materials. Read more »
New Year’s Message from the Users’ Executive Committee
A warm welcome from the ALS Users’ Executive Committee 2022! We serve and represent the interests of the user community and provide a channel of communication and advocacy between the user community and ALS management. Read more »
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