Synchrotron Radiation Source
The Synchrotron Radiation Source (SRS)is a scientific research facility at the Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire, United Kingdom. The facility provides synchrotron radiation for a total of 38 experimental stations[1] and has an operating cost of approximately £20 million per annum.[2]
History
Construction commenced in 1975 and the first experiments were completed using the facility by 1981.[3] In 1997 Dr. John Walker won a the Noble prize for his work on ATPase which he carried out at the SRS.[4]
See Also
References
- ^ "Synchrotron Radiation Source, Daresbury Laboratory - STATIONS". Retrieved 2007-10-13.
- ^ "Synchrotron Radiation Source, Daresbury Laboratory - Facts and Figures". Retrieved 2007-10-13.
- ^ "Synchrotron Radiation User Meeting". Retrieved 2007-10-13.
- ^ "Synchrotron Radiation User Meeting". Retrieved 2007-10-13.