Keywords
Synchrotron radiation
Particle accelerators
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Abstract
The article presents the establishment and inauguration of Denmark’s first storage ring, ASTRID, at the Department of Physics, Aarhus University. The storage ring enables the circulation and reuse of charged particles, providing new experimental opportunities in both ion and electron physics. Fundamental accelerator concepts are explained, including magnetic beam control, vacuum requirements, and long-term particle stability, as well as the generation of synchrotron radiation from deflected electrons. Early experiments focus on laser–ion interactions and precision studies of atomic motion. The article also highlights applications in surface physics, materials science, X-ray microscopy, and biological and medical research. The ASTRID facility represents a major technological and scientific milestone for experimental physics in Denmark.
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