We have one prestigious PhD scholarship between La Trobe University and Diamond Light Source (DLS) available for outstanding candidates with a background in Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
The project: Synchrotrons and X-ray Free-Electron Lasers (XFELs) are large-scale research facilities that generate exceptionally bright X-ray beams for studying the structure and function of matter across diverse fields, including energy materials, catalysis, and biomedical systems.
Experiments are conducted at "beamlines," complex optical systems designed to condition the X-ray beam for scientific investigation.
This project will develop a software model of a synchrotron and/or XFEL beamline using platforms such as SimEx-Lite to simulate key optical features and explore optimal alignment of beamline components.
The resulting data will be used to train a machine learning (ML) model, enabling automated and efficient beamline alignment.
This technology has the potential to significantly enhance the operational efficiency of synchrotrons and XFELs.
A supervisory team of experts from La Trobe University and leading international facilities will guide the project, with opportunities for travel to the UK and Germany for implementation and testing.