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title: '38c3 European XFEL'
date: 2024-10-31T09:00:00+01:00
summary: |
    Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore the European XFEL! The 3.4 km (2.11 mi) long European XFEL generates extremely intense X-ray flashes used by researchers from all over the world. The X-ray flashes are produced in underground tunnels and allow scientists to map atomic details of viruses, film chemical reactions, and study processes like those in the interior of planets. On this tour, we will also visit the newly opened visitor center featuring an engaging exhibition. Moreover, we will descend five floors underground to the experimental hall, where researchers utilize X-ray beams for their experiments.
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Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore the European XFEL! The 3.4 km (2.11 mi) long European XFEL generates extremely intense X-ray flashes used by researchers from all over the world. The X-ray flashes are produced in underground tunnels and allow scientists to map atomic details of viruses, film chemical reactions, and study processes like those in the interior of planets.

![The XFEL SPB/SFX instrument](xfel-spbsfx.jpg)
![The XFEL FXE instrument](xfel-fxe.jpg)

On this tour, we will also visit the newly opened visitor center featuring an engaging exhibition. Moreover, we will descend five floors underground to the experimental hall, where researchers utilize X-ray beams for their experiments. 

Thanks to the highest safety measures, there will be no research operation during our visit: Most installations will be shut down during that time. The advantage is that most areas will be accessible during our tour. 

## Details

* Day 1 (27 December) **14:30**
* Duration: 3.5 hours (including travel time)
* Language: German; English
* Cost: free
* Meeting time at Hackertours-Desk: **as mentioned above**.
* **Important**
* Important: Photos for non-commercial purposes are allowed. However, please do not take pictures of staff members unless they explicitly agree. Please wear flat, sturdy footwear. Please read the [Terms and Conditions for Visitors](https://www.xfel.eu/sites/sites_custom/site_xfel/content/e245399/e277337/xfel_file277366/Terms_and_Conditions_for_Visitors_eng.pdf) and the
[Order and Safety Regulations](https://www.xfel.eu/sites/sites_custom/site_xfel/content/e245399/e277337/xfel_file277367/Ordnungs_und_Sicherheitsbestimmungen_fuer_Besucher_innen_eng.pdf) of the European XFEL.
* Accessibility: Both the Visitor Center and the Experimental Hall tour are barrier-free.
* Location: European XFEL, Schenefeld
* Organizer: [European XFEL](https://www.xfel.eu)
* Image Credits: European XFEL / Jan Hosan