MAX IV Laboratory is a Swedish national laboratory providing scientists with the most brilliant X-rays for research with Lund University as the host university. The facility is funded primarily by Swedish and international research funders, consortia, and 14 Swedish research universities. MAX IV delivers high-quality X-ray light for research in materials and life sciences. The facility was inaugurated 21 June 2016.
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Tribute to Alexei Zakharov
It is with great sadness that we inform that Alexei Zakharov, beamline scientist at the MAXPEEM beamline, passed away on 10 July 2025. Alex was an excellent scientist, enthusiastic researcher, great colleague and friend. Internationally renowned, Alex personified PEEM at the MAX IV Laboratory, both for the staff and for our users. After studying physics
