SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre is pleased to announce the Crosscarpatian Synchrotron School (CSS2024), taking place from Monday, 10th of June till Friday, 14th of June 2024 in Kraków, Poland.

The CSS2024 is aimed at students, postdoctoral, and senior scientists who have little, or no experience in the field of synchrotron radiation or dedicated synchrotron techniques. The planned hands-on workshop will consist of a concise introduction to synchrotron radiation, an overview of synchrotron experimental methods with particular focus on applications in various research fields as well as a practical training at SOLARIS infrastructure.

 The lectures and practical training will cover the following topics:

 • Synchrotron radiation and its interaction with matter

• Photoemission and absorption spectroscopy

• Imaging techniques

• Microscopy and spectromicroscopy 

• Tutorial on preparing and writing proposals

Participants will also take part in a series of two-day practical sessions using equipment of their choice. This part of the synchrotron school will provide a unique opportunity to conduct experiments on the beamline under the supervision of experienced scientists.

How to become a CSS2024 participant?

• Complete the registration form at https://indico.solaris.edu.pl/event/11/till 15th of April 2024.

• Send a cover letter - why do you want to become a participant of the school, what are your scientific interests? (1000 characters)

• Select the research lines/infrastructure you are interested in.

• Send an abstract - present your research and show how synchrotron radiation can help you in future research (A4, max 1 photo).

The Scientific Advisory Committee and the Organizing Committee will select 30 participants. By May 1, 2024, all registered participants will receive an email confirming or declining their participation in CSS2024. Participation in CSS2024 is free of charge, and we provide accommodation and meals during the school.