The Scientific User Facilities (SUF) Division supports the R&D, planning, construction, and operation of scientific user facilities for the development of novel nano-materials and for materials characterization through x-ray, neutron, and electron beam scattering; the former is accomplished through five Nanoscale Science Research Centers and the latter is accomplished through the world's largest suite of synchrotron radiation light source facilities, neutron scattering facilities, and electron-beam microcharacterization centers. (details)
These facilities provide unique capabilities to the scientific community and are a critical component of maintaining U.S. leadership in the physical sciences. Annually, the BES user facilities are visited by more than 10,000 scientists and engineers
(16KB) in many fields of science and technology.
The SUF staff members are responsible for construction project management, managing the funding of operations of these facilities, reviewing proposals, and assessing productivity. The Division also supports research activities leading to the improvement of today's facilities, paving the foundation for the development of next generation facilities.
- Dr. James Murphy, Director of Scientific User Facilities