13th International Conference on Accelerator and Large Experimental Physics Control Systems

10-15th October 2011, in Grenoble, France.

The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, located in Grenoble, France is a centre of scientific excellence supported and shared by 19 countries. Since opening in 1994, this institute produces the brightest X-rays in Europe to investigate everything from biological molecules, sustainable polymers and nanostructures to archaelogical treasures and innovative components for fuel cells.

Grenoble is a city in south-eastern France situated at the foot of the French Alps. Located in the Rhône-Alpes region, the proximity of the mountains has led to the city being called the "Capital of the Alps."

The history of the city encompasses a period of more than 2,000 years. Grenoble has been the capital of Dauphiné since the 11th century. The city experienced a period of economic expansion in the 19th and 20th centuries, symbolized by the holding of the 10th Olympic Winter Games in 1968. Nowadays, Grenoble is a significant scientific centre in Europe.