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Ambitious first-year students catch the research bug
As a precocious high school junior, Arthur Campello ’20 wanted to get some experience with his 3-D modeling and coding skills outside the classroom.
CHESS technology enables a leap forward in trace element studies in archaeological human bone
X-ray fluorescence imaging (sometimes abbreviated XFI) is a versatile technique for nondestructive analysis of trace element distributions, and is finding increasing application in a surprising array of fields – from plant physiology and geochemistry to archaeology and cultural history.
Coffee-ring effect leads to crystallization control in semiconductors
Varying the thickness of crystallizing materials facilitates control over the patterns and properties of crystals.
CHESS invites NY community college students for summer research
CHESS is continuing our tradition of bringing bright and eager community college students from across New York State to participate in research for this coming summer.
Can we make more reliable x-ray capillary optics?
CHESS is a leader in designing and fabricating single-bounce x-ray capillary optics technology for over 20 years.
Brito, Lambert, Yapici, Lancaster receive Sloan Fellowships
Assistant professors Ilana Brito, Guillaume Lambert, Kyle Lancaster and Nilay Yapici have been named recipients of Alfred P. Sloan Foundation fellowships that support early career faculty members’ original research and broad-based education related to science, technology and economic performance.
JunkGenies connecting kids to synchrotron science
Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source is committed to advancing our world through synchrotron science.
CHESS-U project update: New CESR magnet design and first articles delivery
There is an on-going major upgrade program for the Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) to boost the photon beam brilliance by an order of magnitude.