Materials under Extreme Conditions: Research
at the UK New Light Source
7th October 2009, Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions,
Kings Buildings, The University of Edinburgh.
The proposed New Light Source (NLS) Facility is based on advanced
conventional and free electron lasers, with unique and world leading
capabilities. Central to the proposal is a femtosecond soft X-ray (1-5
keV) capability. The exceptional brightness and coherence of the light
from this source will permit unprecedented research that will have the
potential for revolutionary advances in science and technology. This
will allow us to conduct unique studies of matter of all kinds, and
will provide the capability to create and diagnose material at hitherto
unexplored regimes of temperature and pressure, significantly advancing
our understanding of materials in extreme environments.
This roadshow meeting will focus on the applications of the NLS to high
pressure and extreme conditions research, and will feature a
presentation by Dr Rip Collins from LLNL who is one of the pioneers of
this burgeoning area. There will also be opportunity to discuss
applications of NLS in general, including lifesciences, chemistry and
solid state physics.
12.00 - 13.00 Arrival and Lunch
13.00 - 13.45 Bob Donovan (University of Edinburgh) Introduction to
the NLS
13.45 - 14.30 Justin Wark (University of Oxford, and STFC's PSRI)
Existing 4th Generation Sources: Experiments and Opportunities
14.30 - 15.00 Coffee
15.00 - 16.00 Rip Collins (LLNL) Materials under Extreme Conditions:
Recent Advances and Opportunities on 4th Generation Sources.
16.00 - 16.45 Discussion Session; participants are invited to contribute;
bring a few slides if you wish
16.45 Summary and Meeting Close
