Our research
La Trobe Synchrotron members have been involved in a variety of research activities at the Australian Synchrotron and at facilities overseas. A selection of user activity reports is presented below. The contributions showcase the diversity of the synchrotron engagement at La Trobe.
Ancient Egyptian faience
Analysis of Ancient Eqyptian artefacts.
Conformation of a molecular chaperone
An analysis of a molecular chaperone complex in mitochondria.
Degradation of films
Research into the degradation of chemical films.
Diamond Biosensor Coatings
Our research is focused on high resolution electronic characterisation of functionalised semiconductor surfaces.
Images in the studio and the lab
An investigation into the overlays between science and visual art in observation, experience and visualisation of nature by electronic technologies.
Malaria infected blood cells
We are using Phase-diverse Coherent Diffractive Imaging with the malaria parasite at two different life stages.
Molecular electronics on the surface of diamond
The Atom-scale Research Laboratory at La Trobe is conducting research into electronics on the surface of diamond.
Multi-wavelength elemental contrast imaging
The development of a full field elemental mapping technique called multi-wavelength elemental contrast absorption imaging.
Quantification of grey matter disease
We are researching the quantification of grey matter disease, with the long term aid of creating an objective approach to screening drugs for Multiple Sclerosis.
Spectroscopy of Atmospheric chemicals
We use infrared spectroscopy to identify and quantify chemicals in the atmosphere.
Structure of arsenic coagulated with poly-aluminium chloride
An X-ray absorption spectroscopy investigation into the structure of arsenic coagulated with poly-aluminum chloride.
Sulfidic sediments from Murray-Darling Basin
The study of sulfidic sediments in wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin using X-ray absorption spectroscopy.
Uranium mineral characterisation
Research into the physical distribution of elements within uranium.
X-ray analysis of zinc in plants
We are examining the effects of high concentrations of zinc in plants
