MAX IV Laboratory, Sweden’s large-scale research infrastructure and the world’s first 4th generation synchrotron is coming of age. A decade of growth from construction to Operations and 40 years since the founding of the laboratory’s predecessor, Max-lab. For the 10/40 Anniversary of MAX IV, there is much to celebrate for research, innovation and societal benefits to Sweden and the global community.
MAX IV is making significant societal contributions in terms of record-high scientific productivity. In 2023, the number of publications increased by 51% compared to the previous year, and the number of unique users increased by 31%. Moreover, the number of proposals submitted in the most recent Open Call was higher than ever.
After successfully bringing the first 16 funded beamlines into operation, we now look into the future. In collaboration with the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE), funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and together with the scientific community, MAX IV will develop the conceptual designs for three potential new materials science beamlines.