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Argonne National Laboratory

User Facility Registration

Argonne is home to multiple national user facilities that draw representatives from various types of organizations from across the globe.

To access Argonne National Laboratory and National User Facilities, bring two pieces of identification. Please review the acceptable forms of ID for both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.

Health and Safety Protocols for National User Facility Users

Argonne is committed to helping protect the health and safety of those who visit our site. All individuals must follow all safety protocols posted by the Lab. Cancel or postpone your visit if you are ill. 

Advanced Photon Source

Advanced Photon Source (APS)

Users (conducting hands-on work) or Visitors (no hands-on work or remote computer access) of the APS must register for site access approval.

Theta Super Computer at Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF)

As a national laboratory, formal registration is REQUIRED for all visitors coming to Argonne National Laboratory. Visitors must fill out the visitor registration form.

Argonne Tandem Linear Accelerator System

Argonne Tandem Linac Accelerator System (ATLAS)

Contact your host.

Imaging the surface structure of nanomaterials.

Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM)

Contact your host.