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About the Centre

The Monash Centre for Synchrotron Science was created to encourage and promote cross-faculty and interdepartmental research programs in synchrotron-related fields at Monash University.  With the Australian Synchrotron opening next door to the Clayton campus in 2007 Monash researchers have a unique advantage.

Monash Centre for Synchrotron Science  

  • Provides advice and assistance to researchers
  • Develops platform technologies
  • Engages in education programs across the university
  • Funds research fellowships and student scholarships

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About the Australian Synchrotron

When the Australian synchrotron opens in 2007 Australian synchrotron researchers will no longer have to go overseas to conduct their experiments.  In Australia there are several hundred scientists and students who use synchrotrons.  There are only about 50 synchrotrons in the world and researchers have to queue up to use them.  It can take 6-12 months to get a time slot at an overseas synchrotron.  Australian researchers will have a significant advantage from using the synchrotron facilities on home ground and achieve shorter turn around times for scientific discoveries.  

The Australian Synchrotron will be used in numerous applications, covering almost every area of science.  In some areas, for example the study of viruses and developing new vaccines, synchrotrons are crucial for researchers to achieve scientific breakthroughs.  The facilities will also be used by researchers from New Zealand.  There is no doubt the Australian Synchrotron will be very busy. 

The Australian Synchrotron is currently being built adjacent to Monash University’s Clayton campus, near the corner of Blackburn and Wellington roads.  Having the Australian Synchrotron literally on their doorstep will provide a unique environment for the 30 Monash researchers and research students who currently use synchrotrons.  It will also provide an opportunity to explore new uses of the synchrotron.

Read more about the Australian Synchrotron facility at www.synchrotron.vic.gov.au