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Within the framework of the competition announced for the vacant position of Director of the CANDLE Synchrotron Research Institute, a regular meeting of the Institute’s Board of Trustees was held on June 16. During the […]

On June 9, 2026, within the framework of UNESCO’s International Day of Light initiative, an Open Day was held at the CANDLE Synchrotron Research Institute. The event brought together school pupils, university students, and individuals […]

We hereby inform that on June 16, 2026, at 10:00, a competition for the position of Director of the “CANDLE” Synchrotron Research Institute will be held at the “CANDLE” SRI. The competition will be conducted […]

The entire staff of CANDLE SRI warmly congratulates Arsen Mangasaryan, Head of the Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, on being awarded the high military rank of […]

As part of UNESCO’s International Day of Light initiative, the CANDLE SRI will host an Open Day on June 9, 2026, dedicated to the memory of the distinguished philanthropist, founder, and first president of the […]

On May 27, CANDLE Synchrotron Research Institute hosted Mrs. Giorgia Nicolini, Solutions Account Manager at Elsevier B.V., as part of her visit to Armenia. During her visit, Mrs. Nicolini was introduced to CANDLE’s research infrastructure, […]

As part of the accelerator upgrade project funded by the Science Committee of the Republic of Armenia, AREAL Project Coordinator A. Vardanyan, together with Reforce Group CEO Z. Yeghiazaryan and Commercial Director H. Grigoryan (representing […]

On May 9, the CANDLE SRI’s team organized a hiking trip to Smbataberd Fortress. The hike became not only an opportunity for active recreation and new experiences, but also a wonderful occasion to strengthen team spirit. […]

On May 7, the Yerevan Institute of Physics hosted the PhD thesis defenses of CANDLE SRI candidates Hamlet Isunts and Albert Davtyan in the specialty A.04.20 “Beam Physics and Accelerator Technology.” Both candidates were awarded […]

We are pleased to share that one of CANDLE SRI researchers – Laya Anjo has been invited to join the Scientific Committee for ICASF 2027. Her research is about using plasma technology and advanced materials […]

On April 30, a general assembly was held at the CANDLE Scientific Research Institute, attended by the entire staff of the institute. The agenda of the meeting included the nomination of a candidate for the […]

We are pleased to announce that CANDLE SRI researcher Elena Kalita participated in the International Scientific and Practical Forum of Young Scientists and Specialists “Ilyinsky Readings 2026”, where she delivered an oral presentation entitled: “Comparison […]

On May 7 at 12:00, the defense of the dissertation by CANDLE SRI postgraduate student Hamlet Isunts will take place at the Specialized Council 024 “Physics” of the Higher Education and Science Committee. The dissertation […]

CANDLE SRI announces an open competition for the director position. Official announcement and the details of the competition are following:

On April 14, CANDLE SRI hosted a group of students from the Faculties of Physics, Biology, and Chemistry of Yerevan State University. During the visit, they were introduced to the Institute’s research activities, infrastructure, and […]

On April 3, a delegation from the Military Academy of the Ministry of Defense of RA visited CANDLE SRI on a working trip. The delegation included the Head of the Academy, Colonel A. Mangasaryan, Deputy […]

For many years, the cooperation between CANDLE SRI and schools has contributed to increasing students’ interest in science. In this context, on April 3, the institute hosted 8th-grade students and their physics teacher from the […]

CANDLE Synchrotron Research Institute has upgraded its ultrafast laser infrastructure by installing a high-energy PHAROS femtosecond laser with Repetition Rate Locking, manufactured by Light Conversion, UAB and supplied by SIA ARMGATE. The acquisition was made […]

On March 18th, young researchers and students at CANDLE Synchrotron Research Institute delivered their progress reports. During the seminar, participants highlighted the results of their work over the past 6 months, shared their future research plans, […]

On February 25th, a scientific discussion of theses was held at CANDLE SRI: Hamlet Isunts – “Development of a New Technology for Manufacturing Particle Beam Output Windows in Accelerator Technology.” Albert Davtyan – “Development of ConFlat-Type […]

The ARPA Institute announces the Adrin Gharakhani Annual Invention Competition for young scientists. The competition is designed to encourage young scientists working in science, engineering, mathematics, technology, and creative invention, while strengthening their problem-solving skills. Applicants […]

On January 23-25, Laya Anjo from CANDLE SRI participated in the 7th Malaysia-Japan International Conference on Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Nanoengineering 2026. It is a prestigious international platform that brings together leading scientists, researchers, academicians, and industry […]

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On December 4, a seminar was held at CANDLE SRI on the topic “Study of the Radiation Resistance of New Composite Silicate Compounds” presented by Anush Badalyan (Institute of Applied Problems of Physics, NAS RA).

On November 27, a seminar was held at CANDLE SRI on the topic “Synthesis of Silicon Carbide-Based Ceramic Composites for 3D Printing Using Selective Laser Melting Technology,” presented by Tzovinar Ghaltaghchyan (Institute of Chemical Physics […]