School on High Pressure Techniques

Hands on !

High-pressure techniques (2nd edition)

at the ESRF - Extremely Brilliant Source

ESRF - Grenoble - France
23 - 27 March 2026

Scope

This school aims to give an introduction to high pressure research at synchrotron radiation facilities and to present the unique opportunities in this field with the ESRF-EBS (Extremely Brilliant Source) upgrade. It comprises lectures covering the basic principles of HP and SR techniques used to explore matter at extreme conditions. The new capabilities of the EBS machine and the upgraded beamlines will be also presented. Lectures will be completed with “hands-on” practicals on specific HP devices. The schools also aims to provide a platform for a lively exchange within the community on instrumental developments and advancements in HP science.

We will train you ! 

Join us to gain hands-on experience in high-pressure and high and/or low-temperature techniques, including:

• Diamond anvil cell (resistively heated, laser-heated, and cryo-cooled)
• Autoclave
• Triaxial press
• Paris-Edinburgh press

Lectures will take place in the mornings followed by hands on practical sessions in the afternoons . Practical sessions will be held in small groups of five participants, each focusing on one technique at the beamlines.

All participants are encouraged to present a poster.

Registration deadlines:

• Pre-registration for practical lessons opens in September/October until end of November 2025.
  Notification of acceptance will be sent by mid December
• Final registration for selected participants from mid December 2025 to mid January 2026.

Estimated cost: 380 € (includes accommodation for six nights and meals)