How many beamlines are there currently, and how many can Diamond accommodate?
Diamond’s construction has been divided into phases. In January 2007 the first phase, comprising seven beamlines, went into operation. As part of the second phase, approximately four beamlines are going into operation every year, so that by 2011 there will be 22 operational beamlines. In total Diamond could support around 40 beamlines. See the Beamline availability diagram for the current number of operational beamlines. There is scope for more beamlines to be proposed as part of Phase III.
