# ALBA Synchrotron

- **Website:** <https://cells.cat>
- **Primary alias:** `cells.cat`

## Description

ALBA Synchrotron is a major scientific research infrastructure located in Cerdanyola del Vallès, near Barcelona, Spain. Operated by the Consortium for the Construction, Equipping and Exploitation of the Synchrotron Light Source (CELLS), it is a key facility for research in Spain and Europe. ALBA provides academic and industrial users with access to advanced instrumentation and synchrotron light, supporting investigations across life sciences, energy materials, environmental research, nanomaterials, cultural heritage and other fields.

The facility’s services include access to beamtime, user support for experiments, and a range of research instruments and platforms. Its resources include beamlines, microscopy facilities, science laboratories, technology development laboratories and accelerator systems. ALBA also works with industry through dedicated services, case studies and technology transfer, helping connect scientific capabilities with industrial needs. Researchers can find information about funding, safety, travel and accommodation, and calls for proposals through the ALBA User Office. Beyond its research services, the organization offers public visits and school activities, and shares scientific news, events and publications.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Physics _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/albasynchrotron)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/alba_synchrotron)
- [youtube](https://youtube.com/c/ALBASynchrotron)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idQTnrM7bI/w/820/h/526/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1791173205516)
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## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viking | #82b6dd | accent |
| Shark | #212529 | dark |
| Rob Roy | #efbc72 | light |

## Fonts

- Outfit — asset _(google)_
- Open Sans — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

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