The MEDSI Early Career Engineering School 2024, held at European XFEL and DESY from 13 to 17 May, trained 80 young engineers and early career specialists in the design of state-of-the-art instrumentation for X-ray laser and synchrotron light sources.
Organised by European XFEL and DESY as part of the international MEDSI (Mechanical Engineering Design of Synchrotron Radiation Equipment and Instrumentation) conference series, the school focused on sharing knowledge to address the unique challenges of the technologies used in X-ray science facilities and instruments.
Participants learned about various technical aspects related to the mechanical design, construction and operation of synchrotron radiation facilities. The main objectives were to familiarise the participants with the main components of XFEL and synchrotron radiation sources, to introduce important design parameters and engineering tools, and to provide a basic understanding of X-ray optics and diagnostics.
In addition, experts from DESY, European XFEL and partner institutes presented new concepts and technologies for use in beamlines and experiments, and used practical examples to impart specialist knowledge for the design of key components.
With a focus on equipping young professionals with the necessary skills to meet future challenges, the MEDSI Early Career Engineering School 2024 served as a central platform for fostering expertise and innovation in synchrotron instrumentation design.
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Image: The MEDSI Early Career Engineering School 2024