# ALBA Synchrotron

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

## Description

ALBA Synchrotron is a large-scale research infrastructure 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 Spanish and European research. ALBA provides academic and industrial users with advanced scientific instrumentation and access to beamtime, enabling experiments across fields including life sciences, energy materials, environmental research, nanomaterials and cultural heritage.

Its facilities include multiple beamlines, a microscopy platform, science laboratories, technology development laboratories and accelerators. The organization supports users throughout the research process, with information on planning experiments, access and funding, as well as practical guidance on safety, travel and accommodation. ALBA also offers industry services, technology transfer and opportunities for collaboration, alongside case studies that showcase its work with companies.

Beyond research, ALBA shares scientific publications and highlights, provides visits and educational activities for schools, and publishes news, events and opportunities for students. The facility also offers public information about its operations, governance, projects and services.

## Industries

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

## Links

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

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idDDjfxka0/w/820/h/526/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1791370615033)
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## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Danube | #6490c4 | accent |
| Shark | #212529 | dark |
| Rob Roy | #efbc72 | light |

## Fonts

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

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idDDjfxka0/w/4000/h/2667/idanblLXJJ.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1791370616981)

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