The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) is the world-leading source of synchrotron X-rays, an international research infrastructure supported by 22 countries.
As a centre of excellence for frontier research in condensed and living matter science and innovation-driven, the ESRF provides cutting-edge synchrotron X-ray science and techniques for the benefit of a European and worldwide scientific community.
Since 2009, the ESRF is undergoing an ambitious 330 M€ modernisation programme, the Upgrade Programme, encompassing two phases: the UP-I phase and the Extremely Brilliant Source (ESRF-EBS) project. The ESRF-EBS represents an investment of 150 M€ over the period 2015-2022, centred on the construction of a new storage ring with unique properties.
This new generation of synchrotron will offer unprecedented tools for the exploration of matter, for developing new sustainable materials, innovative industrial products and human health treatments in response to the major challenges confronting our society.
