Running a Synchrotron on Open Source Python

Explore the fascinating world of synchrotron technology and its reliance on open-source Python in this EuroPython 2019 conference talk. Discover the massive scale of infrastructure, both physical and software, required to operate a synchrotron research facility. Gain insights into the extensive software stack, with a focus on the significant role of open-source tools and Python programming. Learn about the types of problems that synchrotrons can help solve and understand the potential applications of this powerful technology. By the end of this 39-minute presentation, grasp the complexity and importance of synchrotrons in scientific research and the critical role that open-source software plays in their operation.