ICT 2027 | The International Conference on Industrial Computed Tomography

The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) is one of the world's leading research infrastructures and operates the most intense source of synchrotron-generated light. The facility produces X-rays that are 100 billion times brighter than those used in conventional hospital imaging, enabling scientists to investigate the structure and properties of materials with exceptional precision. These highly brilliant X-rays are generated by high-energy electrons circulating through an 844-metre circumference storage ring, producing synchrotron radiation with unique characteristics for advanced scientific research.
Each year, the ESRF welcomes more than 9,000 scientists from around the world to its facility in Grenoble, France. Researchers conduct experiments across numerous specialized beamlines, each equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and operating continuously, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These facilities support a broad range of scientific investigations across multiple disciplines.
The exceptional brilliance and coherence of the ESRF's X-rays enable the facility to function as a "super-microscope," allowing scientists to observe the position and movement of atoms within both condensed and living matter. This capability provides unprecedented insights into the structure and behavior of materials, supporting research in chemistry, materials physics, archaeology, cultural heritage, structural biology, medical applications, environmental sciences, information science, and nanotechnology.