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February 25, 2025 39 mins

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is home to Canada's only synchrotron. 

The Canadian Light Source at USask gives researchers at the university and around the world an opportunity to explore scientific questions down to the molecular and atomic level with the help of the synchrotron's beamlines. 

But what exactly does a synchrotron do, and how does it advance scientific curiosity and innovation?

We shine a light on the power of the synchrotron in this episode of the USask Signature Series podcast. 

Guests:

  • Dr. Ingrid Pickering (PhD)
  • Dr. Matt Lindsay (PhD)
  • Host: Matt Olson
  • Producers: Matt Olson and Leslie-Ann Schlosser
  • Editor: Matt Olson
  • Graphics and Marketing: USask Research Profile and Impact office
  • Original Music created by Silas Friesen

Questions? Email research.communications@usask.ca
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