This leap in capability will allow scientists to investigate quantum and chemical systems more directly than ever before.

Theory suggests that quantum critical points may be analogous to black holes as places where all sorts of strange phenomena can exist in a quantum material. Now scientists are trying to pin down where this particular quantum critical point might be.

Chung is being recognized for pathbreaking contributions to the study of proteins involved in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases and for mentoring the next generation of synchrotron scientists.

Marking the beginning of the LCLS-II era, the first phase of the major upgrade comes online.