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CMCF-ID
Normal Operations
Brighter, faster, and better than ever before, our CMCF-ID upgrades are complete! With an Eiger 9M detector, high-flux, and ISARA automounter, CMCF sample throughput has never been higher.
CMCF-BM
Normal Operations
Recently upgraded for faster throughput. Ideal for MX, XAS on crystals, small molecule crystallography & powder diffraction.
With the new LINAC now operational, we're planning for our return to full operations. Some beam time is available now. Please consult the schedule. CMCF projects that were set to expire at the end of 2025 have been extended to June 30, 2026. If you do not have an active project, please submit a new proposal for CMCF access. To request at any time, please submit a Shift Request against your active CMCF project, indicating your scheduling preferences.
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CMCF is an umbrella facility which operates two beamlines, CMCF-ID and CMCF-BM, at the Canadian Light Source. Together, both beamlines enable high-resolution structural studies of proteins, nucleic acids and other macromolecules, satisfying the requirements of the most challenging and diverse crystallographic experiments.