On Dec. 23, the ALS upgrade (ALS-U) project received CD-3a approval, which authorizes an important release of funds for purchasing equipment and formally approves the start of construction on the accumulator ring. Read more »
Announcement on High-Field Bend Magnets in the ALS-U Project
The ALS-U Project has been weighing which technology to implement to have the best chance of preserving the ALS’s highly valuable and productive tender and hard x-ray programs after the ALS is upgraded. Taking into account both user needs as well as the project’s technical risk, schedule, and cost, we have decided to move forward with permanent magnet (3.2 T) source points. Read more »
Project Director Dave Robin Announces ALS-U Project Beamlines
Over the past year, a process has been ongoing to select the insertion-device beamlines that will be built and upgraded within the scope of the ALS-U Project. I am delighted to inform you that the selection process is now complete and to announce the result. Read more »
Celebrating “A New Light for Berkeley Lab”
At the end of September 2018, nearly 250 staff and affiliates from across Berkeley Lab gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the ALS and the recent achievement of CD-1 for the ALS Upgrade (ALS-U) project, as well as learn more about the future science that will be enabled by ALS-U. Read more »
ALS-U Project Receives CD-1 Approval
The ALS Upgrade (ALS-U) project has received federal approval (CD-1) to proceed with preliminary design, planning, and R&D work. This major upgrade will boost the brightness and coherent flux of ALS soft x-ray beams at least a hundredfold, enabling transformative science that cannot be performed on any existing or planned light source in the world. Read more »
User Forum Series on the ALS Upgrade
On January 22, the third in a series of online ALS user forums was held on the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) project. Presentations included an overview of the project, an update on the ALS-U beamline selection process, and ideas for the future of soft matter research at the ALS. The next forum will be held Thursday, March 1, at 10 a.m. PT. Read more »
User Forum Series on the ALS Upgrade
On December 6, the second in a series of online ALS user forums was held on the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) project. Presentations included an overview of the project and its current status, progress on designs for concept beamlines and optics, and ideas for the future of earth and environmental sciences research at the ALS. The next forum will be held Monday, January 22 at 10 a.m. PT. Read more »
Provide Input on Beamlines for the ALS Upgrade
The ALS seeks input from the community on potential new and rebuilt beamlines to be included in the ALS-U Project. A series of online user forums is being held to provide project updates and solicit input. The next takes place on December 6 at 10 a.m. PT. Input is also being accepted through an online form. More information about the process and upcoming events can be found here. Read more »
ALS-U Online User Forums to be Held Oct. 31 and Dec. 6
Want to learn more about the progress of the ALS-U Project and have the opportunity to provide feedback on the direction of new and rebuilt beamlines? Attend the upcoming online forums on Oct. 31 and Dec. 6 from 10-11 a.m. PT. To receive further details, RSVP here. Read more »
Project Director’s Update on ALS-U
In the last year since ALS-U received approval of mission need (CD-0) from DOE, we’ve made a lot of progress. I’d like to share some updates with you as well as offer opportunities for our users to engage in the next phases of the project. Read more »