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Newsletter=========================================================== CLS-News Vol. 3 No. 2 March 31, 2005 www.lightsource.ca University of Saskatchewan, Canada ====================================================================
*************************************************************************** 1. Frontiers in Bio-Metals: Probing Metal Ions in Biology with X-ray
Absorption Spectroscopy, Saskatoon, May 11, 2005 This workshop showcases X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) applications to study metals in biology and medicine. Since no previous knowledge of the technique is assumed, this is the perfect venue for researchers and students who are considering using the synchrotron in their research and would like to learn how XAS is applied. Although the workshop has a Bio-Metals theme, the techniques and proposed beamline facility will be relevant to a much wider community. If you cannot attend the workshop but are interested in using XAS please register at http://www.lightsource.ca/bio-metals/ to receive news and updates. An unusual feature of this workshop is the opportunity to submit a scientific question for a feasibility study. A panel of experts will assess selected submissions to indicate how the proposed beamline facility could be used to answer the question. To register, submit a question or to learn more about X-ray absorption spectroscopy visit http://www.lightsource.ca/bio-metals The confirmed workshop speakers are a who’s who of XAS. The topics and techniques they will discuss have wide applicability in biology and medicine: James Penner-Hahn, University of Michigan; Britt Hedman, Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratories; Ninian Blackburn, Oregon Graduate Institute; Peter Lay, University of Sydney, Australia; Robert Scott, University of Georgia; Ingrid Pickering, University of Saskatchewan; Graham George, University of Saskatchewan. This workshop is being organized in support of a potential proposal for a new Phase III beamline facility for X-ray absorption spectroscopy at the Canadian Light Source. *************************************************************************** 2. CALL FOR PROPOSALS OPEN! Deadline - April 15 This is an opportunity to conduct some exploratory experiments during beamline commissioning. This call includes: * PGM - Variable Line Spacing Plane Grating Monochromator http://www.lightsource.ca/experimental/vlspgm.php (5.5
- 250 eV) FOR DETAILS ON THE CALL FOR PROPOSAL AND CONTACTS GO TO: http://www.lightsource.ca/uso/call_proposals.php *************************************************************************** 3. Beamline Commissioning Update The March run was very successful, leading to significant advances for all three beamlines currently in the commissioning phase. The SGM beamline achieved an important milestone, successfully delivering energy-selected photons to the endstation port. Both the SGM and PGM beamlines are now able to conduct calibration experiments as alignment and scanning studies continue. It is important to remember that the two CLS-built insertion devices that power these beamlines share a single straight section, which makes continued progress here all the more significant. For the first time, photons from the superconducting wiggler were delivered into the HXMA (a.k.a. EXAFS) hutch. This allowed initial testing of the motor controls and a radiation survey. The 1st and 2nd monochromator crystal were successfully cooled under illumination from a synchrotron beam. Due to the high output of the wiggler, initial testing is being done at low beam currents. Congratulations to Ian Coulthard, Tom Regier, Yongfeng Hu, Lucia Zuin, De-Tong Jiang, Ning Chen and Kim Tan for their success. Two more beamlines, Mid IR and Far IR, will enter the commissioning phase with the April run. *************************************************************************** 4. New Frontiers in Angle-Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy –International
Workshop, Vancouver, April 29-30 The ARPES2005 - New Frontiers Workshop, sponsored by the Canadian Light Source Inc. and the British Columbia Synchrotron Institute, will be held on April 29th and 30th 2005 in the AMPEL Building (Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory), at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The aim of this workshop is twofold: to explore the full potential of modern Angle-Resolved PhotoEmission Spectroscopy in studying the low-energy electronic structure of complex systems and nanostructured materials; and to bring together the community of experts in the field of novel quantum materials, at the national and international level, who would directly benefit from the development of a state-of-the-art facility for Spin and Angle-Resolved PhotoEmission Spectroscopy at the Canadian Light Source. This event will provide exciting discussion opportunities, and will help to identify the research directions and tools required to best serve the scientific community. We look forward to meeting you and being your host at the ARPES2005 - New Frontiers Workshop. Early registration is advised as participation is limited to about 50 attendees. The registration deadline is April 8th, 2005. Please visit the workshop website for on-line registration and additional information concerning program and accommodation: http://www.ampel.ubc.ca/ARPES2005NF/ *************************************************************************** 5. Notes from the UAC- Users' Meeting November 18-20th, 2005 A reminder to the user community from the Chair of the Users' Advisory Committee (UAC): Please visit the UAC pages on the CLS web site http://www.lightsource.ca/uac/ to keep informed on current events, carried motions, and UAC activities. As always, all users are encouraged to contact the UAC to ask questions or to voice their concerns regarding user issues. Plan now to attend the 8th Annual Users' Meeting and Associated Workshops to be held November 18-20th, 2005, on the University of Saskatchewan campus. Michele Loewen, Chair of the UAC *************************************************************************** 6. New Acting Business Development Officer We are pleased to announce that Dr. Stewart McIntyre has joined our team as Acting Business Development Officer, on a half-time basis until the end of 2005. Dr. McIntyre has for many years lead the team that made Surface Science Western, at the University of Western Ontario, one of the most successful surface analytical laboratories in North America. Dr. McIntyre brings a wealth of experience to the CLSI and, working in concert with both the business development and industrial liaison teams, will help grow our business and reach our goals. He can be reached at: Stewart.mcIntyre@lightsource.ca The CLSI Business Development/Industry Liaison team is actively working on: - Marketing synchrotron techniques to industrial, academic and government
researchers; Business Development efforts at CLSI are funded by Saskatchewan Industry and Resources (http://www.ir.gov.sk.ca/) and Western Economic Diversification (http://www.wd.gc.ca/). *************************************************************************** 7. CSC 2005, Saskatoon, May 28-June1, 2005 Sessions with specific synchrotron content at this year’s CSC include: I) “Frontiers in Biophysical and Bioanalytical Chemistry” (AN3/BM5/PT2) - Joint Symposium with the Analytical Chemistry Division and the Biological/Medicinal Chemistry Division Organizers: Kathy Gough, University of Manitoba, David Cramb, University of Calgary, Robert Campbell, University of Alberta and Tanya Dahms, University of Regina Invited speakers: II) “Femtosecond Diffraction Dynamics with X-rays and Electrons” (PT1) Invited speakers: III) “Application of Synchrotron Science to Environmental Chemistry” Invited speakers: IV) “The Birth of a Dream: A Synchrotron Light Source in Canada”. Invited speakers: V) “Introduction to Soft X-Ray Synchrotron Science of Soft Matter
Workshop” Speakers include: For more information on this workshop, please go to http://www.lightsource.ca/enews/soft_x_workshop.php VI) “Mercury in the Environment and in Human Health” (EN4) Invited speakers: H. Vasken Aposhian, University of Arizona; Gordon E. Brown, Stanford University; Jürgen Gailer, University of Calgary; Graham N. George, University of Saskatchewan; Hugh H. Harris, University of Sydney; Anne O. Summers, The University of Georgia VII) "Solid State Functional Materials" (IN6/MT4) Invited speakers: Mario Bieringer, University of Manitoba; Christian Bonhomme, Université Pierre et Marie Curie; Claude Delmas, ICMCB-CNRS; Wulf Depmeier, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel; John Greedan, McMaster University; Ross Hill, Simon Fraser University; De-Tong Jiang, Canadian Light Source, Inc.; Holger Kleinke, University of Waterloo; Arthur Mar, University of Alberta; Linda Nazar, University of Waterloo; Mineo Sato, Niigata University; Antoine Villesuzanne, North Carolina State University; Jing-Tai Zhao, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics; Josef Zwanziger, Dalhousie University *************************************************************************** 8. New staff & now hiring CLS would like to welcome Dr. Renfei Feng, Beamline Scientist for the VESPERS Experimental Facilities group. Renfei joined CLS on March 1st. He was previously with the Alberta Synchrotron Institute in Edmonton. Dr. Jeffrey Warner has accepted a permanent position as Industrial Liaison Scientist (Environment) in the Business Development department. Jeff joined the CLS in March 2004 for a term position as a Research Associate in Business Development. CLS would also like to welcome a new graduate student, Craig Hyett, from the University of Montreal. Craig's work will be supervised by Dr. Thomas Ellis. He will also be assisting Tim May and Dom Appadoo with the IR Experimental Facilities. CLS is currently looking to fill the following Beamline Scientist positions: - Biomedical Imaging and Therapy (Dean Chapman, University of Saskatchewan) ==================================================================== CLS E-News is an electronic newsletter designed to keep users informed about developments at the Canadian Light Source, the national synchrotron user facility located at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. Current and past issues of CLS E-News are available on the CLS web site: http://www.lightsource.ca/enews/archives.php To unsubscribe please go to http://www.lightsource.ca/enews/signup.php. We welcome suggestions for topics and content. =========================================================== Last modified: 2010-02-05 13:02:56 |
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