How to apply

Prepare for a successful PRISMAS application by writing a compelling cover letter and gathering the required documents. Here is everything you need to know to start your PRISMAS journey. When applying for…

Governance structure

How PRISMAS is managed The PRISMAS PhD program is led by a steering group, involving representatives from the Swedish participating Universities, ensuring program relevancy and quality with support from the…

Survey, Alignment and Mechanical stability

The Survey, Alignment and Mechanical stability (SAM) team is crucial during the design and installation of every component at Max IV. Our work starts during the design of each component,…

Sample Environments

At the Diffraction Station, samples are mounted in air and at room temperature. We have a few standard sample holders for various measurement types. Any other sample support that is…

1.5 GeV storage ring

The MAX IV 1.5 GeV storage ring is based on a compact double-bend achromat lattice for the production of bright soft x-ray and UV radiation. The storage ring is a…

A cloudy route for shipping in the Arctic

As the planet warms, a unifying challenge will be determining ways to reduce human impact from use of natural resources. New technologies and ‘greener’ resourcing are being utilised and their…

Advanced rheological testing

Rheometers: Anton Paar MCR705 MultiDrive (on site)  Standard rheo-SAXS measuring cell – Concentric cylinder geometry CC27 [polycarbonate] – parallel-plate (max 50 mm) [steel] – rectangular torsional DMA fixture – temperature…