BOOK TICKETS TO THE AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON OPEN DAY OPEN DAY TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING FROM 9AM FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER The Australian Synchrotron open day will be held on the 27th November 2011. Entry to the Australian Synchrotron Open Day is free but bookings are essential. Online bookings for Self-Guided and Specialist Tours opened at 9am on Friday 7 October 2011. In case you were wondering...
The Australian Synchrotron's light is generated from electricity. Radioactive material, such as cobalt, is not used to produce light in the facility. On Open Day, the synchrotron will not be generating light. Self-Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours | The day is organised on the basis of self-paced, self-guided general tours that run at half-hour intervals from 10.00AM to 3.30PM. Upon entry you will receive a brochure that outlines your tour pathway. This tour will take you approximately an hour. Throughout the tour, you will find synchrotron scientists who will explain their work in simple terms and respond to any questions that you might have. The synchrotron building is about the size of the MCG and there will be a fair amount of walking on flat concrete surfaces, so be sure to wear comfortable, fully-enclosed shoes. People with disabilities will have access to the mezzanine via a lift in Reception.
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Synchrotrons for DummiesSynchrotrons for Dummies | Synchrotron science can be daunting for even the most dedicated student or enthusiast of math, science or physics. This 15 minute overview makes this challenging subject understandable and accessible in a friendly and concise manner.
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Kids Synchrotron Experiment SessionsKids Synchrotron Experiment Sessions | Learn about the science of light and get involved in hands-on experiments. Suitable for ages 8-12. Sessions are held in the Education Centre (near Station 3) and run for 45 minutes.
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Specialist ToursThe specialist tours provide a unique opportunity to look at the behind-the-scenes technical operations at the Australian Synchrotron. The specialist tours will assume a level of knowledge of individuals either working or studying in these specific fields. It is for this reason it is highly recommended that visitors only book these specialist tours if they have a high level of understanding of theoretical and/or technical concepts in these or associated fields. Specialist tour bookings are restricted to visitors who are 15 year old or older. On Open Day, three tours will be available in each specialist area commencing at 11:00am, 1:30pm and 3:00pm. Each tour will run for approximately one hour. Each tour will run for approximately one hour.Personnel SafetyLed by: Bryce Karnaghan, Controls Specialist | The tour will provide an insight into the safety systems and procedures required to ensure the safety of staff and users at the Australian Synchrotron. You will be able to view areas protected by the Personnel Safety System (PSS) including a behind the scenes look at the storage ring, components that power the machine including power suppliers for the magnets and klystron's to produce the radio frequency for accelerating the electron beam. Your tour guide will discuss potential hazards of the Synchrotron. The search-and-secure procedure used prior to allowing the light beam to enter an experimental enclosure will be demonstrated within one of our beamline hutches. You will also be taken into our Control room where you will see how the access into and out of the machine is monitored.
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Accelerator ScienceLed by: Greg Le Blanc, Head of Accelerator Science and Operations | This tour will give visitors an overview of the various accelerator components and how this system generates a high energy beam. This is a rare opportunity to peek inside the bowels of the machine and hear about the extraordinary science and engineering behind the building and the operating of an electron accelerator.
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Computer Software and HardwareLed by: tbd | This tour will cover the use of Linux in real time processing, the timing systems, the offline software and hardware testing, the server room, the use of high performance computing and image processing. It will also cover the control room and the beam monitoring software and hardware. You will also you will see the open source hardware and software systems, the network infrastructure, the use of Grid technologies, virtual beamlines, robotics and some of the future technologies being implemented and invented for the synchrotron.
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Electrical EngineeringLed by: tbd | The specialist electrical tour will take visitors behind the scenes of the Australian Synchrotron. The tour will include a visit into the LV switch room, the mechanical plant room and into the heart of the machine where the power supplies for the magnets are located.
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Mechanical EngineeringLed by: David Tokell, Head of Engineering or Brad Mountford, Senior Mechanical Engineer | This tour will provide visitors with an overview of the mechanical engineering challenges that are involved in a synchrotron. The tour will start with a brief introduction to the Synchrotron and a visit to one of the beamlines to look at radiation shielding and the beamline mechanical engineering. You will then look at the cooling of the machine, before moving into the storage ring to view the vacuum systems and alignment mechanisms that are used on the accelerator itself.
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