National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II)

2016 PMI Project of the Year Award Winner - National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II)

This project resulted in the creation of the world's most powerful photon microscope. The microscope creates X-rays that allow scientists to see how materials in systems—such as batteries or fuel cells— behave at the nano-level while operating in real-world conditions. By the time the project was completed in March 2015, it was six months ahead of schedule and under budget.

Department of Energy’s Office of Science and the Brookhaven National Laboratory

Budget: $912,000,000

UPTON, NEW YORK, USA

Highlight: This project resulted in the creation of the world's most powerful photon microscope. The microscope creates X-rays that allow scientists to see how materials in systems—such as batteries or fuel cells— behave at the nano-level while operating in real-world conditions. By the time the project was completed in March 2015, it was six months ahead of schedule and under budget.