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The Advanced Light Source is a U.S. Department of Energy scientific user facility at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Our mission is to advance science for the benefit of society by providing our world-class synchrotron light source capabilities and expertise to a broad scientific community.

ANNOUNCEMENT

ALS Fellowship Applications Now Open

Applications are open for the next round of Doctoral and Collaborative Postdoctoral fellowships, which start September 1, 2025. Deadline: April 4, 2025. Application instructions can be found on the page for each fellowship»

Mapping the Quantum Landscape of Electrons in Solids

Researchers found a way to reconstruct quantum geometric tensors (QGTs)—mathematical entities that encode how an electron’s wave function is shaped by its quantum environment. The mapping of QGTs enables the discovery and control of novel quantum phenomena such as superconductivity and unconventional electronic phases. Read more »PPT-icon-35

Announcement

Register now for ICESS-16

The International Conference on Electronic Spectroscopy and Structure (ICESS-16) will take place July 21–25 in Berkeley, California. Register now to join us for an unprecedented opportunity to connect with leading researchers and push the boundaries of scientific knowledge! The deadline to submit abstracts has been extended into April.

2025 Winter Shutdown Recap

After another busy shutdown, the ALS is in the process of returning to user operation later this week. The ALS-U accomplishments of the Winter 2025 shutdown include the accumulator ring installation sectors 1-11, seismic upgrades, ALS-U cable routing and electrical installation, RF infrastructure installation, and the booster bend power supply commissioning. In addition, the teams were able to complete several projects for the current ALS. Read more »

ALS-United: Steve Rossi, Daniela Leitner, and Andrew Netto

ALS-United is an opportunity to meet the people collaborating at the Advanced Light Source and the ALS Upgrade Project. Hear firsthand how team science enables the cutting-edge research of today and builds the facility of the future. This month, we speak with Steve Rossi (ALS Deputy for Business Operations), Andrew Netto (ALS-U Deputy for Operations), and Daniela Leitner (Engineering Division Director). Read more »

Energy-Saving, Acid-Free, Hard-Rock Lithium Extraction

Researchers used in situ x-ray diffraction to develop a direct, more energy-efficient, and cheaper way to extract lithium from its source mineral, spodumene. The approach not only promises to reduce energy consumption and processing costs but also supports the sustainable scaling of lithium production to meet growing market needs. Read more »