The scientific expertise of the research groups at SOLEIL are internationally recognized, notably in the field of infrared microscopy and PhotoElectron Emission Microspectroscopy (PEEM), techniques that are available on the SMIS and HERMES beamlines. This expertise will soon benefit scientists from SLRI (Synchrotron Light Research Institute), the Thai synchrotron, as a “Memorandum of Understanding” between SLRI and SOLEIL was signed on 25th October 2010.
The aim of this agreement was to promote and strengthen a series of close collaborations in the following fields:
- Exchanges in expertise and know-how
- Developing specialized knowledge so as to make optimum use of the SMIS and HERMES beamlines
- Strengthen transnational cooperation and mutual support between Thailand and France in order to promote scientific activities associated with the use of synchrotron radiation.
This 25th October was a particularly significant day for our Thai colleagues, as their synchrotron was officially inaugurated, in the presence of Princess Sirindhorn, daughter of the King of Thailand. Furthermore, two other ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ were signed, between SLRI and the Canadian synchrotron CLS on the one hand, and between SLRI and the Japanese synchrotron KEK on the other hand.
