Australian Synchrotron: 800 Blackburn Road Clayton, on the left hand side driving south and near Monash University
Wednesday 20th February, 2019
There will be two tours, each with a maximum number of participants of 15, the first at 5.45pm concluding by 7.15pm and the 2nd starting at 6.15pm concluding at 7.45pm. There is a requirement to be off the site by sunset, which on that date is after 8.00pm.
If the group wish we can then go to Waverley RSL bistro for dinner, 161 Coleman Parade Glen Waverley, a 5/10 minute drive from the Synchrotron. Last meal orders to be made by 8.30pm, preferably 8.15pm.
Final numbers and payment required by 6th February. Cost- rounded up to $18 a head. We are required to submit a list of the names of those attending on 7th February. (Anyone who is an ASIO “personal of interest” will be refused entry.)
Their “Visitor Safety Information” requirements have been emailed to all members.
Payment and submission of names:-
Payment to be made by EFT transfer to the Club’s General Account (Bendigo Bank 633.108 A/c No 1380 02589) with email advice (roger.wilson7@bigpond.com) and include details if you have a specific preference for a tour time (i.e. 5.45pm or 6.15pm) and also if you wish to dine at the Waverley RSL or hand payment to me at a club meeting.
The Australian Synchrotron is a light source, which uses particle accelerators to produce a beam of high energy electrons that are boosted to nearly the speed of light and directed into a storage ring where they circulate for many hours. As the path of these electrons are deflected in the storage ring by either bending magnets or insertion devices, they emit synchrotron light. The light is channelled to experimental end stations containing specialised equipment, enabling a range of research applications including high resolution imagery that is not possible under normal laboratory conditions.
Roger Wilson
Vocational Service Committee
