What do you know about the ESRF?

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Test Your Knowledge of the ESRF

Welcome to the ESRF quiz! This quiz will challenge your understanding of synchrotrons, X-rays, and their applications in scientific research. Whether you are a curious learner or a seasoned expert, this quiz is designed to enhance your knowledge.

Learn fun facts about the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility.
Discover how X-rays are used in various fields.
Challenge yourself with engaging multiple-choice questions.

8 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ExploringLight423

What is a synchrotron?

An atomic reactor for research

A particle accelerator

An observatory

What is the purpose of a synchrotron?

To study the structure of matter

To produce electricity

To count particles

Which of the following materials becomes fluorescent under ultra-violet light?

Silver

Ruby

Cotton

What is the precise speed at which light travels?

297 364 089 m/s

299 792 458 m/s

301 485 377 m/s

How long does it take for light to travel from the Sun to Earth?

2 minutes

8 minutes

20 minutes

The X-rays produced at the ESRF are much brighter than those used in the hospital. But how much brighter?

1 000 times brighter

10 million times brighter

100 billion times brighter

Who discovered X-rays?

Albert Einstein

Wilhelm Röntgen

Marie Curie

How turns of the ESRF storage ring do the electrons do in 1 second?

150 000

250 000

350 000

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