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Book SynopsisThis book details the people and politics involved in the development of the Canadian Light Source, the benefits to be gained from such scientific collaboration and cooperation, and the scientific successes from this world-class facility.
Trade Review"The impact of the Canadian Light Source on Canada's domestic and international science programs, and on science in general, is well described. Bancroft also provides a most interesting discussion about the envisioned application of the Canadian Light Source to future research breakthroughs. This book will be welcomed by those readers especially interested in Canadian science and research infrastructure." -- A. M. Strauss, Vanderbilt University *
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"This book will be welcomed by those readers especially interested in Canadian science and research infrastructure." -- A.M. Strauss, Vanderbilt University *
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Table of ContentsList of Figures Acknowledgments List of Acronyms and Abbreviations 1 Introduction 2 The University of Saskatchewan: The Electron Accelerator, Technical and Engineering Expertise, 1930s–1990 3 The University of Western Ontario: The Beamline and Experimental Expertise, 1970s–1990 4 Formation of the Canadian Institute for Synchrotron Radiation and Competition between Western and USask, 1989–97 5 The Creation of the Canada Foundation for Innovation 6 My Role as Interim Director, 1999–2001 7 The CFI: Goals, Impact, and Paul Martin 8 The Positive Impact on USask and Canadian Science Appendix 1 Synchrotron Facilities and Synchrotron Science: A Brief Overview Appendix 2 Canadian Institute for Synchrotron Radiation: Announcement of CFI Funding, 1999 References Index About the Authors
