NSLS-II: Newest World-Class Science Facility at Brookhaven Lab
September 27, 2011
Rendering of the NSLS-II
The world-leading capabilities of the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) are essential in order to tackle some of the most important scientific challenges of our time. For example, scientific discoveries at NSLS-II will lead to major advances in alternative energy technologies, such as hydrogen and solar. Scientific breakthroughs in developing new materials with advanced properties could pave the way to:
- catalysts that split water with sunlight for hydrogen production
- materials that can reversibly store large quantities of electricity or hydrogen
- high-temperature superconducting materials that carry electricity with no loss for efficient power transmission lines
- materials for solid-state lighting with half of the present power consumption
NSLS-II construction began in 2009 and the facility is scheduled to open in 2015. During its construction and operation, NSLS-II is expected to create more than 1,250 construction jobs and 450 scientific, engineering, and support jobs, plus additional jobs at U.S. material suppliers and service providers.
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