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The Australian Synchrotron

A world-class national research facility that uses accelerator technology to produce a powerful source of light-X rays and infrared radiation a million times brighter than the sun.

Synchrotron commercial services

The Australian Synchrotron is a source of powerful X-rays and infrared radiation that can be used for a wide range of scientific and technical purposes. Synchrotron X-rays are millions of times brighter than those produced by conventional X-ray machines in laboratories and hospitals.

Secondary school tours (Australian Synchrotron, Melbourne)

Facilitated by the Swinburne University of Technology, our school tours are designed to meet syllabus outcomes and enhance students’ understanding of nuclear science and technology.

Programs include VCE and Year 9-10 laboratory sessions, as well as school tours of the Australian Synchrotron.

Australian Synchrotron: Discoveries with Light Workbook

This guide covers concepts such as interaction of light and energy, nuclear physics, and radioactivity through the workings and applications of the Australian Synchrotron

Synchrotron Publications

The Australian Synchrotron provides an online resource for users to view publications associated with the Australian Synchrotron.

Industry and community group tours (Australian Synchrotron, Melbourne)

Explore this world-class facility that is able to examine materials at an atomic level and learn about the broad range of important research applications from medicine to biotechnology, advanced materials and even cultural heritage.

Guided 90-minute public tours of the Australian Synchrotron are available throughout the year.

Synchrotron case studies

Australian Synchrotron FAQs

Frequently asked questions about beamtime, accommodation and the user portal.

Australian Synchrotron guesthouse

The Australian Synchrotron has an on-site Guesthouse for users and AS guests.

Visit the Australian Synchrotron

ANSTO's Melbourne location is home to the ANSTO-owned and operated Australian Synchrotron. The Synchrotron is one of the Australia's most significant pieces of scientific infrastructure.

What is synchrotron light?

Synchrotron light is the electromagnetic radiation emitted when electrons, moving at velocities close to the speed of light, are forced to change direction under the action of a magnetic field.

The world synchrotron community gathers

Event held to mark anniversary of SPRing-8 in Japan.

Australian Synchrotron beamlines

The Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne has a suite of X-ray and infrared beamlines with applications in health, medical, food, environment, nano-technology, energy, mining, advanced materials, agriculture and cultural heritage.

Australian Synchrotron MX2 Upgrade

ANSTO shining a light on the Australian Synchrotron's $100M BRIGHT beamlines

A special inaugural event held by ANSTO at its Australian Synchrotron for more than 30 funding organisations has showcased the first of the $100 million BRIGHT Program’s brand new, state-of-the-art beamlines.

First synchrotron light is a milestone for new instruments at ANSTO’s Australian Synchrotron

NSTO’S major project to introduce eight new beamlines at the Australian Synchrotron has reached a milestone with the delivery of ‘first light’ to the new MEX-1 beamline.

Animal Ethics Approval - Australian Synchrotron

Guidance for obtaining and maintaining human or animal ethics approval at the Australian Synchrotron.

New Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre, co-located at the Australian Synchrotron, opened

The newly built Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC), co-located at the Australian Synchrotron at Clayton, was officially opened on Wednesday by the Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Medical Research the Hon Ben Carroll.

Synchrotron reveals an elusive molecular chameleon

Synchrotron scientist bound for Antarctic

Dr Katie Sizeland, a Postdoctoral Fellow on the Small Angle X-ray Scattering beamline at the Australian Synchrotron, has been chosen for the Homeward Bound STEMM leadership program

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