With open facilities, the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS) offers an extremely sophisticated infrastructure for academic and industrial researchers, both Brazilian and foreign, that can be used simultaneously by several research groups and operates 24 hours a day.
In addition to providing for users, the LNLS internal team is also dedicated to the internal research program in applications of synchrotron radiation in scientific areas that are strategic for Brazil. In addition, the laboratory is also dedicated to development programs aimed at the construction of beamlines and instrumentation to the new synchrotron light source Sirius.
The LNLS also seeks to promote innovation in the country through interaction with the Agriculture Industry and Services sectors. This is done through partnerships in research, development and innovation, technology transfer and by providing of technological services.
Finally, the Laboratory organizes and promotes events such as training courses, schools, seminars, workshops and other educational activities for the training of skilled personnel in the subjects of unique competence of the laboratory.