It is with sadness that we have learnt that Sine Larsen passed away on the 2nd of January 2025. Sine was a great friend, colleague and scientist who made significant contributions to Crystallography, Synchrotron Radiation and Science in general.
New report: MAX IV and the Industry 2023
MAX IV releases the second edition report about industrial use of MAX IV.
Acoustofluidic Crystallography: The next leap in serial crystallography at MAX IV
The innovative project “Acoustofluidic Crystallography” (AFX) is set to revolutionize the field of serial crystallography (SX) by introducing a novel sample delivery method that promises to enhance the efficiency and reliability of experiments conducted at synchrotrons and X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs). This cutting-edge research is a collaborative effort involving KTH Royal Institute of Technology, DESY, and MAX IV, funded by the LEAPS-INNOV initiative (GA: 101004728).
Excellent progress noted in the first MAX IV operation review
The Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet, VR), which funds most of MAX IV operations, performed their first operation review on 7–8 May 2024. The six previous reviews by the council since 2018 have been project reviews of a facility under construction. This review was the first of the facility in full operation. On 20 May, the Panel briefed
Interim Science Director Joachim Schnadt begins at MAX IV
On March 20th, Professor Joachim “Achim” Schnadt joined MAX IV as the interim Science Director in a newly formed role following the reorganisation of the MAX IV Science Division. Joachim comes to MAX IV as the former Head of the Department of Physics at Lund University. He has extensive experience working at MAX-lab during many years, as a synchrotron user, and with instrumentation development.
A record year for research at MAX IV
MAX IV is making significant societal contributions in terms of record-high scientific productivity. In 2023, the number of publications increased by 51% compared to the previous year, and the number of unique users increased by 31%. Moreover, the number of proposals submitted in the most recent Open Call was higher than ever.
COHERENCE 2024 – 16-20th of June 2024
MAX IV invites you to the 11th International Conference on Phase Retrieval and Coherent Scattering, COHERENCE 2024, which will occur on 16-20 June 2024. Join us and take the opportunity to connect with peers and get up to speed on the latest topics and updates in phase retrieval and coherent scattering! Early bird registration is now open until March 20, 2024.
Well attended 35th User Meeting with a forward look
MAX IV would like to thank our staff, attendees, and vendors for an inspiring time during the 2024 MAX IV User Meeting, which brought together 370 participants.
XRM 2024 Conference — Call for Abstracts now open!
The 16th international conference on X-Ray Microscopy, XRM, will take place 12-16 August in Lund, Sweden. Conference host MAX IV Laboratory warmly welcomes participants to an engaging programme, featuring plenary and parallel sessions, poster presentations, and inspiring keynotes, including from special guests speakers Stefan Hell, Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry 2014 and Anne L’Hullier, Nobel Prize laureate in Physics 2023.
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Dear Users and Friends of MAX IV MAX IV extends our warmest wishes to each of you. This year has been filled with challenges and significant achievements, and none of it would have been possible without your support and engagement. Despite our financial difficulties, we have committed to remain open for business 2024. Looking forward