All publications resulting from work done in whole or in part at the ALS must be recorded by the User Office for the Department of Energy (DOE). To maintain accurate records and assess the productivity and scientific achievements of our beamlines, please report your ALS publications, especially those published in 2024 and 2025. Read more »
Highlights from the 2025 ALS User Meeting
This year’s ALS User Meeting brought a new energy of inspiration and envisioning of a future to come, with old traditions as well as new insights into using machine learning in experimentation. Read more »
Celebrating the Legacy and Future of Electron Spectroscopy: Highlights from ICESS 2025
The 2025 ICESS conference brought together global experts in electron spectroscopy, emphasizing interdisciplinary research, early career engagement, and collaboration. Hosted in Berkeley and led by the ALS, it featured plenary and invited talks, poster sessions, and networking events, highlighting innovations and future directions in the field. Read more »
ALS in the News (July 2025)
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- Expert Interview: Dimitri Argyriou
- Uncovering and Controlling Electron Charge Waves in Quantum Materials
- Confirmed by science—an unexpected finding in farm fields reveals the enormous potential of agricultural land to combat global warming
- Startup aims to shrink particle accelerators to transform semiconductor manufacturing
Changes to Proposals for January–July 2026
The ALS-U project is evaluating a potential schedule shift, including a shutdown for dark time starting summer 2026. Since an earlier dark time is possible, our goal is to ensure active proposals receive needed beamtime and make beamtime requests accessible when possible. Learn more about the September proposal cycle changes. For any questions, contact alsproposals@lbl.gov. Read more »
ALS After Dark Pours Science into the Spotlight
At the inaugural ALS After Dark, ALS friends and family got a behind-the-scenes look at the science their loved ones support. Over pizza and drinks, guests learned how researchers use Beamline 8.3.2 to visualize insect structures and plant physiology in 3D. Read more »
2025 User Meeting Registration is Open
August 11–13, 2025: Join us in person at the DoubleTree at Berkeley Marina for the Advanced Light Source User Meeting. Register by July 28 to take part in talks, poster slams, hands-on workshops, tutorials, and an exhibitor fair with refreshments. Read more »
ALS-U Project Welcomes Two Leaders from Argonne’s Recent Light Source Upgrade
Elmie Peoples-Evans and Mark Erdmann will join the ALS-U’s leadership team as project manager and technical project manager, respectively. Both bring extensive APS Upgrade experience, strengthening management capabilities as the project enters its most complex phase. Read more »
Bringing Discoveries to Light: Six Ways the Advanced Light Source Is Accelerating Technology Breakthroughs for Society
For over 30 years, the Advanced Light Source has provided powerful x-ray, ultraviolet, and infrared light, enabling breakthroughs in batteries, semiconductors, quantum materials, drug discovery, and more. We continue to achieve significant milestones that have advanced science and technology for the benefit of society. Read more »
Submit Nominations for 2025 User Meeting Awards
Help us recognize members of the ALS community by submitting nominations for the Shirley Award, Halbach Award, Renner Award, and the Early Career Award. Deadline: May 16. Read more »
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