From 6th to 9th October the ALBA Synchrotron and the UAB organised a specialization course of XANES & EXAFS for chemical speciation on environmental systems.
Researchers have proven a new pathway in the design of two-dimensional electronic materials by using oxide interfaces with different crystal orientations. Results have been published in Physical Review Letters.
For the third year in a row, the ALBA Open Day has raised the interest of the general public. Last Saturday 11th October, 1.630 visitors came to ALBA to discover what a synchrotron is and how it works.
On September 26th the ALBA Synchrotron organized free outreach activities for all ages. The event was held at the Museum of Art of Cerdanyola del Vallès from 18:00 till 23:00 h.
Ian Robinson, member of the ALBA Scientific Advisory Committee, has been awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in recognition of his development of diffraction methods for studying surfaces and nanomaterials.
