Agenda - HEXT 2026

This workshop combines lectures from CHESS staff scientists on synchrotron x-ray methods for materials research, including scattering, imaging, and spectroscopy, with guidance on writing successful beamtime proposals. 

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Agenda:

Day 1 - Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

TimeSessionSpeaker Location
08:30Arrival / Check-inBreakfast provided7th Floor - Clark Hall
09:00Welcome and IntroductionsJoel Brock7th Floor - Clark Hall
09:05Introduction to Synchrotrons and X-rays Arthur Woll7th Floor - Clark Hall
09:50Methods I: ScatteringAmlan Das7th Floor - Clark Hall
10:35Break 7th Floor - Clark Hall
10:45Methods II:SpectroscopyChris Pollock7th Floor - Clark Hall
11:30Methods III: ImagingLouisa Smieska7th Floor - Clark Hall
12:15Group Photo & Lunch BreakLunch provided7th Floor - Clark Hall
13:00Manipulating and Measuring: Sample environments at the beamlinesJacob Ruff7th Floor - Clark Hall
13:30How to write a proposal Louise Debefve7th Floor - Clark Hall
14:15Walk to Wilson Lab for CHESS TourIn-Person OnlyClark --> Wilson Lab
14:30Tour of CHESS / Wilson LabCHESS StaffWilson Lab
15:30Finish for the day Wilson Lab

Day 2 - Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 (In-Person Only)

Time                                       Session                                                Location         
10:00Badging & Safety ToursWilson Lab
10:30First Demos (4 groups)Wilson Lab
12:00Lunch BreakWilson Lab
13:30Second Demos (4 groups)Wilson Lab
15:00Workshop ConcludesWilson Lab