The SHINE facility, a major national scientific infrastructure project, has successfully achieved its first light emission. The system utilizes a 4 GeV continuous-wave superconducting linear accelerator to drive 18 undulators, each measuring 4 meters in length with a 55 mm magnetic period.
Construction of the SHINE project began in April 2018. Upon completion, which is scheduled for the end of 2027, the accelerator's electron energy is expected to reach 8 GeV. The initial two undulator lines will be capable of generating photon energy ranging from 0.2 to 15 keV, with pulse lengths in the femtosecond range and a maximum repetition frequency of 1 MHz.
The facility is designed to provide nanometer-scale spatial resolution and femtosecond-scale temporal resolution. These capabilities will allow for the observation of atomic and molecular dynamics, supporting research in life sciences, quantum materials, and energy sectors.
Furthermore, the project includes the development of the world's first experimental station based on a 100 PW ultra-strong, ultra-short laser. This integration aims to facilitate advanced research in extreme field physics and high-energy-density physics.
