Battery researchers across Sweden gathered last week (19/3) to kickstart the Battery matrix at MAX IV. Researchers came from various universities in Sweden, including Chalmers University, Uppsala University, Linköping University, and Lund University. Led by MAX IV’s beamline scientists Robert Temperton and Justus Just, the workshop focus on engaging discussions for a better support toward the battery research community. Other MAX IV’s scientists and functions, including the facility’s Science Director were also present.
The brilliant art amongst our stars
On 15 January 2025, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from NASA’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida bound for the Mare Crisium basin of the moon—carrying with it 47 artistic creations, including MAX IV colleague Filip Persson’s artwork, ‘MAX IV Control System’. The art will be part of humanity’s galactic impression to live for millions of years.
Insights and energy from the MAX IV 36th User Meeting
The 36th User Meeting took place 13-15 January, with nearly 400 participants gathering at the Scandic Star hotel in Lund. It was an engaging event to network and listen to inspiring presentations for beamline users, researchers, collaborators, and students, as well as opportunities to speak with meeting sponsors and instrument vendors.
Tribute to Sine Larsen
It is with sadness that we have learnt that Sine Larsen passed away on the 2nd of January 2025. Sine was a great friend, colleague and scientist who made significant contributions to Crystallography, Synchrotron Radiation and Science in general.
New report: MAX IV and the Industry 2023
MAX IV releases the second edition report about industrial use of MAX IV.
Acoustofluidic Crystallography: The next leap in serial crystallography at MAX IV
The innovative project “Acoustofluidic Crystallography” (AFX) is set to revolutionize the field of serial crystallography (SX) by introducing a novel sample delivery method that promises to enhance the efficiency and reliability of experiments conducted at synchrotrons and X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs). This cutting-edge research is a collaborative effort involving KTH Royal Institute of Technology, DESY, and MAX IV, funded by the LEAPS-INNOV initiative (GA: 101004728).
Excellent progress noted in the first MAX IV operation review
The Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet, VR), which funds most of MAX IV operations, performed their first operation review on 7–8 May 2024. The six previous reviews by the council since 2018 have been project reviews of a facility under construction. This review was the first of the facility in full operation. On 20 May, the Panel briefed
Interim Science Director Joachim Schnadt begins at MAX IV
On March 20th, Professor Joachim “Achim” Schnadt joined MAX IV as the interim Science Director in a newly formed role following the reorganisation of the MAX IV Science Division. Joachim comes to MAX IV as the former Head of the Department of Physics at Lund University. He has extensive experience working at MAX-lab during many years, as a synchrotron user, and with instrumentation development.
A record year for research at MAX IV
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.
COHERENCE 2024 – 16-20th of June 2024
MAX IV invites you to the 11th International Conference on Phase Retrieval and Coherent Scattering, COHERENCE 2024, which will occur on 16-20 June 2024. Join us and take the opportunity to connect with peers and get up to speed on the latest topics and updates in phase retrieval and coherent scattering! Early bird registration is now open until March 20, 2024.