Conceptual design of the energy-switchable storage ring as a high-brilliance light source over a wide wavelength range

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Synchrotron radiation, discovered in the mid-20th century, has proven invaluable for a broad spectrum of materials and life sciences research. As a result, electron storage rings have been constructed globally and are utilized as essential research infrastructure. However, when planning new facilities or upgrading existing ones, challenges such as high construction costs and large power consumption must be carefully considered. To address these issues, we propose a high-brilliance storage ring with unprecedented energy-switching capabilities in a short time, allowing operation over a wide range of wavelengths, from vacuum ultraviolet to hard X-rays. This flexibility provides both cutting-edge performance and the versatility to meet the broad demands of science.

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Photo by Bence Balla-Schottner on Unsplash

Photo by Bence Balla-Schottner on Unsplash