Fast Access (also known as “Rapid Access”) is intended for projects that require quick access to beamtime at MAX IV, such as testing a sample before submitting a Standard Access proposal.
We aim to provide a prompt decision upon proposal submission. However, response times may vary due to factors such as workload, national holidays and machine shutdown periods.
Note: Due to the specific conditions that each beamline can offer in Fast Access, we strongly recommend that you contact the beamline staff before submitting your proposal, please take a look at the participating beamlines in the table below.
Use cases
We currently offer three defined use cases for Fast Access:
Scientific Experiment
Fast Access Scientific Experiments enables short, time-critical experiments to run which cannot wait until the next Call for proposals opens. Please note that this reason must be well articulated in the proposal.
- The scientific case is evaluated by a member of the relevant Programme Advisory Committee (PAC).
- This proposal type does not necessarily grant you access to the MAX IV facility, it is up to beamline staff to decide if should be handled by mail-in, remotely or onsite.
Sample Feasibility
Sample Feasibility allows for preliminary experiments to assess technical feasibility or verify e.g. sample preparation. It is primarily used as a pre-study for a Standard Access proposal.
- Proposals are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Access to the MAX IV facility is not guaranteed; beamline staff will determine whether the experiment should be conducted via mail-in, remotely, or onsite.
Standard Measurement Services
MAX IV provides fast access for predefined standard measurements, suitable for sets of similar samples with a scope too small for a standard proposal. For more information, please refer to the “Fast Access” page of each available beamline.
- Proposals are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- This proposal type does not grant access to the MAX IV facility; samples must be handled via mail-in.
Participating Beamlines
In the table below you can see if the beamline is currently accepting proposals, and the maximum shifts that can be requested per proposal, please note these may differ depending on the type of fast access you are applying for. Please visit the individual beamline pages to find more about Fast Access at the specific beamline.
It is strongly recommended to contact the beamline of interest for further discussions before submitting your proposal.
| Beamline | Scientific Experiment | Sample Feasibility | Standard Measurement Service | Currently Accepting proposals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balder | n/a | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| BioMAX | 2 | 2 | n/a | Yes |
| BioMAX - FragMAX | 12 | 6 | 2 | Yes |
| Bloch | 6 | 6 | n/a | Yes |
| CoSAXS | n/a | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| DanMAX | n/a | 1 | n/a | Yes |
| FemtoMAX | n/a | 6 | n/a | Yes |
| FinEstBeAMS, Solid-state Endstation | n/a | 6 | n/a | Yes |
| FlexPES | n/a | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| ForMAX | n/a | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| HIPPIE | 6 | 6 | 3 | Yes |
| MAXPEEM | 6 | 6 | 6 | Yes |
| MicroMAX | 12 | 6 | n/a | Yes |
| NanoMAX | 6 | 6 | n/a | Yes |
| SoftiMAX, STXM only | 6 | 6 | n/a | Yes |
| SPECIES | 6 | 6 | 3 (APXPS only) | Yes |
| Veritas | 6 | 6 | n/a | Yes |