Welcome to the Advanced Light Source!

ALS Mission Statement

"Support users in doing outstanding science in a safe environment."

More about the ALS...

From this page you can find out how the ALS works, take a virtual tour of an ALS beamline, or learn how the ALS is used in scientific research.
 

Take a "whirlwind" tour of the San Francisco Bay area and arrive at the ALS by air! The QuickTime file is 2.2 MB.

What is a synchrotron, and how is it used as a tool for solving the mysteries of materials? Find out here.

Get an overview of the ALS from this one-page summary. (Also available in PDF*)

Venture onto the floor of the ALS and get a "scientist's-eye view" of a beamline under construction. (QuickTime plug-in required.)

See some exciting examples of the research performed at the ALS using its high-brightness x rays as a research tool.

Discover a wealth of educational activities and resources for teachers and students at our award-winning educational Web site, MicroWorlds.