Speaker
Scott Hopkins
(University of Waterloo)
Description
Canada’s new infrared free electron laser (IR-FEL) user facility will be built at the University of Waterloo. This initiative, which is being undertaken in partnership with TRIUMF, the Canadian Light Source, and several universities from across Canada, will open new research directions in health sciences, the natural sciences, and engineering. Based on the successful designs of the IR-FELs at FELIX and the Fritz Haber Institute, WaterFEL will enable characterization of molecules and materials, with applications in food safety and security, environmental monitoring, and diagnosis of disease. This seminar will provide an overview of infrastructure specifications, timelines, and future research directions.
