5 Future Actions 5.1 Position of MAX IV The unique properties of the MAX IV accelerator will allow ground breaking science because of its low emittance and coherence (microscopy, micro-‐diffraction), and because of the full energy LINAC (ultra-‐fast processes). MAX IV will be the lowest emittance (ε= 0.3 nmrad) accelerator worldwide. It is the ambition to maintain this position [5.2.4] and to expand this capability to the beamline [Future beamlines 5.2] and science programs and to become a worldwide leader in synchrotron radiation research. When deciding on future science areas MAX IV will focus on its strengths in terms of: o Unique properties of the accelerator o High brightness and high coherence ideally suited to small spot analysis and imaging techniques. o Broad energy range: 10 -‐ 400 eV @ 1.5 GeV ring 250 – 35keV @ 3 GeV ring o Ultra-‐fast science using the SPF and potentially an FEL in the future o Strong support by the Swedish universities as exemplified in their co-‐ funding of the beamlines. o A strong user network mostly in the Nordic and Baltic countries. o Synergies with research institutes nearby (European Spallation Source, Medicon Village, IDEON Science park), Swedish and other universities, and partners in the Nordic/Baltic region. o Accelerator physics (this will require recruiting a leading expert to succeed Mikael Eriksson as the Machine Director). The MAX IV Laboratory should strive for becoming a European steward in sustainable development of research facilities.
5.2 Future beamlines 5.2.1 Beamline ramp-‐up plan The number of beamlines determines not only the breadth of science MAX IV can enable and the number of users it can support; it also has major influence on the cost of ownership6. It is thus the main parameter to steer the future of the facility. With the presently funded 8 beamlines not even all of the community already existing at MAX I-‐III is served, much less are new communities attracted. Thus increasing the number of beamlines is mandatory. Increasing the number of beamlines does not increase the base cost necessary to operate the facility (accelerator, administration, rent). Thus it is a way to take better profit from the large initial investment made by the Swedish funders. 6
We define cost of ownership as the full cost needed to build (investment) and operate (salaries, consumables, overhead) the facility and to keep it competitive until 2026. Upgrades beyond this and decommissioning are not included. Strategy Plan MAX IV Laboratory_August 23_2013 Dnr MAX 2013/95
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