Obiettivo This is an initiative of European groups involved in exploring novel scientific applications for the new generation of small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) beamlines at high brilliance synchrotron facilities. SAXS is a powerful technique providing unique information on the nanostructure and kinetics of condensed matter. With the upcoming of undulator beamlines at the first European 3rd generation synchrotron (ESRF), novel SAXS applications in the areas of very short time-scales (down to micro-seconds), v ery broad resolution range (from nanometer to micrometer) and ultra-small beam sizes (down to nano-scale) have been demonstrated. SAXS beamlines are available, to be upgraded or constructed at all major existing and planned European synchrotrons. The pr esent proposal joins the efforts of these facilities in the design of novel hardware and software components for the new beamline generation. The design and feasibility studies are envisaged on principally novel user-oriented solutions with clear Europea n added value. These include optical elements for nano-focussed beams and unique sample environment options for multidisciplinary studies (nano-manipulation, on-line micro-Raman, microspray and gel-filtration, cryo- and microfluidic devices). An integrat ed software system for automated data analysis will be created. The prototypes developed will set new standards for synchrotron SAXS in Europe allowing automated large-scale studies and cutting edge experiments. The infrastructure will be of particular i nterest for structural biology of proteins and macromolecular machines, in the studies of biological and advanced nanomaterials (e.g. tissues, fibroins, biomimetic devices, catalysis, composite materials), of crystallization and phase transition phenomena, surface chemistry etc. The users will further benefit from the Europe-wide sharing of resources in terms of beamline functionality and unification of data standards and analysis procedures. Campo scientifico natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesdata sciencenatural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwaresoftware applicationssystem softwarenatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteinsnatural scienceschemical sciencescatalysisnatural sciencesbiological sciencesmolecular biologystructural biology Parole chiave Nanotechnology Programma(i) FP6-INFRASTRUCTURES - Research infrastructures: Specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: "Structuring the European Research Area" under the Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 Argomento(i) INFRASTR-4 - Design studies: feasibility studies and technical preparatory work for new infrastructures with European dimension Invito a presentare proposte FP6-2003-INFRASTRUCTURES-4 Vedi altri progetti per questo bando Meccanismo di finanziamento DS-SSA - Design studies implemented as Specific Support Actions Coordinatore EUROPEAN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo Meyerhofstrasse 1 HEIDELBERG Germania Mostra sulla mappa Collegamenti Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato Partecipanti (5) Classifica in ordine alfabetico Classifica per Contributo UE Espandi tutto Riduci tutto EUROPEAN SYNCHROTRON RADIATION FACILITY Francia Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo 6 Rue Jules Horowitz 220 GRENOBLE Mostra sulla mappa Collegamenti Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato AUSTRIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES Austria Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo Dr.-Ignaz-Seipel-Platz 1 VIENNA Mostra sulla mappa Collegamenti Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL Regno Unito Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo Polaris House, North Star Avenue SWINDON Mostra sulla mappa Collegamenti Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato THE UNIVERISTY OF LIVERPOOL Regno Unito Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo The Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill LIVERPOOL Mostra sulla mappa Collegamenti Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato SOCIÉTÉ CIVILE SYNCHROTRON SOLEIL Francia Contributo UE Nessun dato Indirizzo L'Orme des Merisiers, Saint-Aubin' GIF-SUR-YVETTE Mostra sulla mappa Collegamenti Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato