Dear CHESS community,
I would like to extend my warmest greetings and express my gratitude to all of you who attended the
2023 CHESS User Meeting. It was a pleasure to see familiar faces and welcome new members to our vibrant scientific community - particularly the
CHESS summer students who arrived on the day prior.
The User Meeting allows me the opportunity to express my appreciation to our dedicated technical staff, who have worked tirelessly to keep our facilities running smoothly. Their efforts have been essential, especially considering the ongoing construction of the New Experimental Hall and the consequent disturbances to daily operations. It is truly remarkable that CESR is performing better than ever, surpassing expectations while operating in the midst of construction activities.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss our future plans and aspirations. The dream of building a high-gradient accelerator to integrate with CESR has captured the imagination of our accelerator group. We are actively exploring possibilities and envision a high-gradient accelerator test facility that will push the boundaries of scientific discovery.
We have also made significant strides in beamline development, with each beamline contributing to our shared success. From monochromator fly scanning to high energy diffraction microscopy, our beamlines have provided new avenues for research, enabling faster data acquisition and time-resolved measurements.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to nurturing collaboration and innovation. We are excited about the prospect of incorporating machine learning into CESR, utilizing the latest developments in Beam Position Monitoring (BPM) systems, and exploring new opportunities for timing mode experiments. The advancements in X-ray technology, including the next-generation Cornell Compact Undulators, set the stage for groundbreaking research and the application of cutting-edge techniques.
During the meeting, we had the privilege of hearing from Germano Iannacchione, the Division Director of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Materials Research (DMR). His insights shed light on the evolving landscape of research initiatives and the importance of bridging fundamental science and applications. The NSF's focus on sustainable solutions, emerging industries, and research infrastructure aligns closely with our vision for CHESS and its impact on society.
The progress we have achieved and the exciting future ahead are the result of the collective efforts of our partners, users, and dedicated staff. By working together, we will continue to push the boundaries of scientific discovery and make significant contributions to the world.
I look forward to our continued collaboration and the exciting advancements that lie ahead.
Sincerely,
