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The following science pages will show how X-rays have become a mainstream tool for examining the structure and function of our material world, with an eye towards designing new materials, solving technological problems, and even curing diseases.
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CHESS users come from around the world and represent both academic and corporate communities.
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CHESS has proposed that the NSF support a “sub-facility” at CHESS. This allows other federal and state agencies, private foundations, academic institutions, and private industry to become partners with CHESS.
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With a strong commitment to education, CHESS provides experiences to students, educators and the public that make science familiar and accessible.
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The Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source is a high-intensity X-ray source which provides our users state-of-the-art synchrotron radiation facilities for research in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental and Materials Sciences.

2023 Workshops

The 2023 CHESS User Meeting will feature two corresponding workshops: One on our new High Magnetic Field Beamline and one on High Pressure MX.

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See below for more detailed workshop information.

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High Magnetic Field Beamline Workshop -2023

The High Magnetic Field Beamline Workshop will be held in person on Wednesday, June 7^th, 2023 in the Physical Sciences Building room 120.

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High Pressure MX Workshop 2023

The High Pressure MX Workshop will be held on Wednesday, June 7^th through Saturday, June 10^th 2023.