First beam time

Today we had our first beam time at the Kansas Light Source (KLS). We couldn’t make any “real” measurements, because we had to align everything and to eliminate some troubles. We have to keep in mind to wear these fancy pink Laser Goggles at all times to minimize possible eye hazards.

Always wear your Laser Goggles 

Gas distribution for the COLTRIMS setups

When we are not “working” in the lab, most of the time we spend at the Recreation Complex. They have everything you need for sports and fitness. There are several squash, basketball, football, soccer and baseball courts and many more. The weightlifting, cardio and freestyle area is pretty large and they have anything you need. Actually there is an indoor running circuit to avoid the heat outside. Outdoors there are lots of playgrounds as well.

Recreation Complex

Recreation Complex - Outdoor courts

Rec - weightlifting area

Rec - freestyle area

Rec - multipurpose curt

Rec - basketball courts

The only thing that’s missing on campus is cheap and healthy food. There are just these crappy fast-food restaurants at their “canteen”.

Taco Bell and other crapp at the "canteen"