Virtual Beamline Development for the Australian Synchotron

Abstract

Science, particularly that based on large instruments, increasingly involves distributed, global collaborations enabled by the internet and using very large scale data collections, high performance computing resources, tele-science (remote access and control of instrumentation) and collaborative visualisation. For the Australian Synchrotron the Virtual Beam Line will be a model for this sort of distributed access.

The VBL is broken into 5 sections: Presentation Areas Online Induction System. The online induction system allows remote users to be inducted via the web. The features of this system include video or slide presentations, a user history of exams undertaken, exams with multiple choice questions, including the capacity for multiple correct answers, picture and/or text questions and answers, automated exam marking, exam timing and user notification of exam results.

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The eVBL or educational Virtual Beam Line has been developed as a support and development tool for the VBL proper as well as delivering a useful environment for the education and outreach of synchrotron science to educators.

In its support and development role the eVBL will deliver a rich client interface screen encompassing basic functions such as motor control, sample/overview video capture, sample analysis, training documentation, client interaction and support requirements. It will also demonstrate that VBL technology is viable.