Objetivo 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. Ámbito científico natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesdata sciencenatural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwaresoftware applicationssystem softwarenatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteinsnatural scienceschemical sciencescatalysisnatural sciencesbiological sciencesmolecular biologystructural biology Palabras clave Nanotechnology Programa(s) FP6-INFRASTRUCTURES - Research infrastructures: Specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: "Structuring the European Research Area" under the Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 Tema(s) INFRASTR-4 - Design studies: feasibility studies and technical preparatory work for new infrastructures with European dimension Convocatoria de propuestas FP6-2003-INFRASTRUCTURES-4 Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación DS-SSA - Design studies implemented as Specific Support Actions Coordinador EUROPEAN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Meyerhofstrasse 1 HEIDELBERG Alemania Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos Participantes (5) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo EUROPEAN SYNCHROTRON RADIATION FACILITY Francia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 6 Rue Jules Horowitz 220 GRENOBLE Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos AUSTRIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES Austria Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Dr.-Ignaz-Seipel-Platz 1 VIENNA Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL Reino Unido Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Polaris House, North Star Avenue SWINDON Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos THE UNIVERISTY OF LIVERPOOL Reino Unido Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección The Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill LIVERPOOL Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos SOCIÉTÉ CIVILE SYNCHROTRON SOLEIL Francia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección L'Orme des Merisiers, Saint-Aubin' GIF-SUR-YVETTE Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos