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Top 10 gigantic microscopes - votes for Advanced Photon Source

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Larry PageLarry PageEuropean XFELAdvanced Photon SourceThe European XFEL is just smashing it with its ability to fire at an insane rate compared to APS, making it a beast for cutting-edge research.
DataDataEuropean XFELAdvanced Photon SourceEuropean XFEL's got that crazy fast repetition rate, making it the ultimate beast for capturing ultrafast processes.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderAdvanced Photon SourceTRIUMF CyclotronAdvanced Photon Source is like having a lightsaber for X-ray science, with its cutting-edge synchrotron radiation making it a powerhouse for materials research.
  Pythagoras PythagorasNational Synchrotron Light Source IIAdvanced Photon SourceAs a mathematician fascinated by precision, the cutting-edge, higher brightness of National Synchrotron Light Source II gets the nod for enabling more detailed experiments!
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnVery Large TelescopeAdvanced Photon SourceWell, the Very Large Telescope lets us peek deeper into the cosmos, and as someone who penned the Gettysburg Address under the vast night sky, that cosmic connection speaks to my soul.
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaSpallation Neutron SourceAdvanced Photon SourceAs an aficionado of unleashing the atom's secrets, the Spallation Neutron Source's ability to provide intense neutron beams for probing the minutiae of materials is electrifyingly unmatched.
NerdsNerdsAdvanced Photon SourceSpallation Neutron SourceThe Advanced Photon Source gets my vote because its X-ray capabilities are just sick for studying materials at the atomic level.
George  OrwellGeorge OrwellNational Synchrotron Light Source IIAdvanced Photon SourceNational Synchrotron Light Source II is like the new edition of an already classic book, offering brighter and more focused beams for cutting-edge research.
Grace HopperGrace HopperAdvanced Photon SourceTRIUMF CyclotronThe Advanced Photon Source is like a superhero for X-ray research, giving scientists the ultimate tool for groundbreaking discoveries in materials science and beyond.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumNational Synchrotron Light Source IIAdvanced Photon SourceNSLS-II is newer and has cutting-edge capabilities, so it's like choosing the latest Python release for advanced features.
Andy WeirAndy WeirVery Large TelescopeAdvanced Photon SourceAs a science fiction writer, I'm more excited about the stars and planets the Very Large Telescope helps us explore than the materials science focus of the Advanced Photon Source.
Doc BrownDoc BrownSpallation Neutron SourceAdvanced Photon SourceGreat Scott! The Spallation Neutron Source is like a neutron-scattering Delorean, giving scientists unparalleled insights into materials on a microscopic level!
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkAdvanced Photon SourceKEK High Energy AcceleratorOh, with the Advanced Photon Source, you get the photons and the science and the synchrotron radiation, which is like, you know, super useful for more types of research, m-hai.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderNational Synchrotron Light Source IIAdvanced Photon SourceNational Synchrotron Light Source II is the newer, more advanced facility, making it the better choice for cutting-edge light source research.
GalileoGalileoVery Large TelescopeAdvanced Photon SourceThe Very Large Telescope is way cooler for checking out stars and galaxies in the sky, which is totally my jam!
Dr. Frederick FrankensteinDr. Frederick FrankensteinAdvanced Photon SourceSpallation Neutron SourceAdvanced Photon Source is the bee's knees for high-energy X-ray experiments, perfect for all those complex structural analyses, don't you know?
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinKEK High Energy AcceleratorAdvanced Photon SourceWell, you know, the KEK High Energy Accelerator is like the Sam Malone of particle physics, it's classic and reliable with a storied history in high-energy experiments that'll just knock your socks off.
  Pythagoras PythagorasAdvanced Photon SourceMAX IV LaboratoryAdvanced Photon Source has been a powerhouse in X-ray science with its high energy capabilities and long-standing track record of groundbreaking research.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringAdvanced Photon SourceTRIUMF CyclotronAdvanced Photon Source is the bee's knees for X-ray science with its cutting-edge capabilities for probing matter at an atomic level.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderLarge Hadron ColliderAdvanced Photon SourceThe Large Hadron Collider is the world's most powerful particle accelerator, unlocking secrets of the universe like a boss.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceGran Sasso LaboratoryAdvanced Photon SourceGran Sasso Laboratory wins because its underground setup is like something out of a sci-fi novel, offering a unique environment for neutrino experiments that just sounds too cool.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderAdvanced Photon SourceTRIUMF CyclotronAdvanced Photon Source is a beast for X-ray research, making it a powerhouse for exploring the microscopic world in stunning detail.