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ESRF Upgrade Programme

last modified 05-11-2009 10:03
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An X-ray vision

In 2008, the Council of the ESRF launched the ESRF Upgrade Programme 2009-2018, an ambitious ten-year project serving a community of more than 10,000 scientists.

Funding for a first phase of the Upgrade (from 2009 to 2015) has been secured to deliver:

  • Eight new beamlines with capabilities unique in the world
  • Refurbishment of many existing beamlines to maintain them at world-class level
  • Continued world leadership for X-ray beam availability, stability and brilliance
  • Major new developments in synchrotron radiation instrumentation

 

The funding for the first phase of the Upgrade Programme includes 74 million Euros from the regular ESRF investment budget along with an exceptional contribution of 104 million Euros by the 19 member countries, spread over seven years 2009-2015. A request for funding the second phase will be submitted in due time to cover further developments until 2018.

 

 
 
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