The ALBA Synchrotron manages the following projects co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF):
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Design and construction of the phase-III beamline XAIRA
XAIRA is a microfocus beamline for macromolecular crystallography that will contribute to a better understanding of complex biological systems, with academic and industrial applications.
The beamline is planned to be ready for first experiments a the end of 2022.
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Improvement of phase-I infrastructures (NCD beamline and Booster)
This project includes the acquisition of a new detector for NCD beamline, devoted to non-crystalline diffraction, and the optimization of the reliability of the Booster injector, which both will improve the performance of the facility.
This project will be ready on December 2019.
Design and construction of the phase-III beamline NOTOS
NOTOS will offer X-ray diffraction and absorption techniques, while providing an additional tool for instrumentation development and testing. The project include optics design, acquisition of front end, optical and mechanical components, vacuum elements, end station (including diffraction and absorption), electronics and cabling, computer and control systems, radioprotection shielding and system and control hutch.
The beamline is planned to be ready for first experiments in 2020.
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Update of the data management infrastructure
This project is aimed at upgrading the data management infrastructure of ALBA, including storage and transmission of data to face the new demands of data storing and management for current and new beamlines.
The project is to be finish at the end of 2021.
Radiofrequency systems prototypes
The aim of this project is to build two prototypes to improve the radiofrequency systems of ALBA accelerators. One is a 3rd harmonic cavity (a resonant radiofrequency cavity that enables operation at 1.5 GHz) and the other one is a power amplifier system that works at the same frequency. Both devices will be developed in collaboration with industry, promoting innovation and technology transfer. The main results of this new technology will be a better stability and lifetime of the beam, obtaining more efficient use of the components.
The project is to be finish at the end of 2020.
