Access modes

Apart from “normal” proposals, from autumn 2022 we offer an opportunity to apply for the fast access (FA). The FA proposals are foreseen for testing the sample or approach feasibility; they should help (especially new users) in preparation of the normal proposals for a later call. The FA at FlexPES is limited at the moment to maximum 2 shifts (8 hours) of beamtime per proposal. For further info on FA, please refer to this page: https://www.maxiv.lu.se/user-access/access-modes/fast-access/

The complete beamline setup is available for Proprietary users,  please contact the MAX IV Industrial Relations Office for further information.

As a rule, there are two proposal calls per year, one in the spring and one in the autumn. For the up-to-date information regarding the calls, please look here: https://www.maxiv.lu.se/user-access/call-for-proposals/

A standard beamtime allocation at FlexPES begins 08:00 Wednesday and ends 08:00 the following Monday (5 days). A single quantum of beamtime available for scheduling is the so-called “shift”, which is equal to 4 hours. Therefore, 1 week of beamtime is equal to 30 shifts (4 hours/shift, 6 shifts/day, 5 days). Due to a considerable over-subscription, 30 shifts is the maximum time any submitted proposal can count upon. Depending on the complexity, projects can (and should) be finished in a time span between 2 and 5 days (12 to 30 shifts).