2006
First beams on target
SNS became operational on April 28, 2006, and sent the first proton beams to SNS’ mercury target, officially becoming a neutron source on time, on budget, on scope, and on target. Source.
Recreation of SNS celebration in honor of the facility’s 20th anniversary with John Galambos, who directed the Proton Power Upgrade Project and served as Interim Associate Laboratory Director for Neutron Sciences from June-December 2025 (standing left in both images) and Director of the Research Accelerator Division Sarah Cousineau (sitting at computer in both images). (Photo 1 Credit: Curtis Boles/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy. Photo 2 Credit: Genevieve Martin/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy)
