The UK Light Source Review

A review of the UK`s Light Source strategy is nearing completion. An independent, international Panel of experts has been formed to consider the scientific capabilities and opportunities currently available to UK researchers, and to make recommendations on an overall strategy which will inform decisions on the development of current and new facilities.

Scope of the Review

The main emphasis in the review will be placed on accelerator-based light sources and lasers that are used in conjunction with such sources, or as competitors. Very high-powered laser systems that are used for fusion/ignition studies will not be considered.

Panel Membership

• Dr Murray Gibson - Argonne National Laboratory (Chairman)
• Dr Jerry Hastings - Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory
• Prof Yves Petroff - Former Director, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
• Prof Wolfgang Sandner - Max-Born Institut, Berlin

Prof Robert Donovan was appointed by STFC as the Review Co-ordinator, assisted by Dr Andrew Taylor and Prof John Womersley.

View the full terms of reference for the Review.

The first (preparatory) meeting of the Panel was held in London on 29 March 2007. Further Panel meetings took place in London on:

• 16 July 2007 (with invited expert users)
• 17 July 2007 (with key Facility Directors)
• 18 July 2007 (with key Facility Directors)

Report from the UK Light Source Review

- Report from review of the UK Light Source (PDF -229Kb) link opens in a new window

Other related documents

• Executive Summary
• Recommendations