Advanced Photon Source (APS) - Quick Access

The Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory provides ultra-bright X-ray beams for scientific research. It's one of the world's most productive X-ray facilities, serving thousands of researchers annually.

Main Website: APS Home

Getting Started

New Users

• Start Here: APS New User Checklist
• Complete Information: APS User Information
• Register: APS User Registration
• Training: APS User Training

Required Forms

Before Your Experiment

• Safety Form: ESAF (Experimental Safety Approval Form)
  • Required for ALL experiments
  • Submit at least 2 weeks in advance

After Your Experiment

• End Report: EEF (End Experiment Form)
  • Must complete after each experiment

Publications

• APS PDB Depositions from BioSync
• APS Publications Database

Beam Status

• Live Status: APS Beam and Ring Status
  • Real-time beam conditions
  • Current operations status
• Schedule: APS Long-Range Schedule
  • Planned shutdowns and maintenance

Need Help?

• Phone: (630) 252-9999
• Email: help@anl.gov
• User Office: Building 401, Room B-1154