2007 EnviroSync Workshop: Assessing Synchrotron Radiation Capabilities and Future Needs for Molecular Environmental Science and Low-Temperature Geochemistry

本次研讨会的目的是评估当前和未来分子环境科学（MES）和地球化学界对同步辐射（SR）的需求。鉴于正在进行的项目的状况和计划建造/升级的时间表，预期将优先评估未来的需求和机会，这些需求和机会可以利用第二期国家安全实验室和APS升级后将提供的独特特性。然而，其他需要，包括与其他核设施有关的需要，亦会加以确定。研讨会的最终成果将是一份书面报告，该报告将记录美国现有SR设施的需求。预计该报告将为NSLS II、APS和其他地方拟议的MES和地球化学优先事项提供良好的指导。预计讲习班还将促进意见交流，从而建立伙伴关系，为发展新的终端站争取资金。它还将向SR设施的主管通报用户需求。研究结果将进一步为资助机构的项目经理提供对MES和地球化学未来研究方向的当前评价。

The purpose of this workshop is to assess current and future synchrotron radiation (SR) needs of the molecular environmental sciences (MES) and geochemistry communities. Given the status of ongoing projects and the timetable of planned construction/upgrades, it is expected that a priority will be given to evaluating future needs and opportunities that could take advantage of unique characteristics that will be made available at NSLS II and as a result of the upgrade at the APS. However, identification of other needs, including those relating to other SR facilities, will also be addressed. A final product of the workshop will be a written report for publication that would document needs in the context of existing SR facilities throughout the US. It is expected that this report would provide sound guidance for proposed MES and geochemistry priorities at NSLS II, the APS, and elsewhere. The workshop is also expected to catalyze exchanges of ideas that could lead to partnerships to secure funding for development of new end stations. It will also serve to inform directors of SR facilities of user needs. The findings will further provide program managers of funding agencies with a current evaluation of future research directions in MES and geochemistry.