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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 […]

Օn November 20, the 7th-grade students of Yerevan’s Basic School No. 76 “Republic of Argentina” visited CANDLE SRI as part of their project-based assignment. Guided by the institute’s researchers, the students toured the laboratories and […]

On November 19–21, the young researchers and students of CANDLE SRI presented their annual progress reports. In addition to outlining their completed work and upcoming plans, they also discussed the challenges they encountered during their […]

On November 5,  a Russian-Armenian scientific joint seminar was held at the CANDLE SRI on the topic “Biological effects of ultrashort pulsed ionizing radiation exposure.” The speakers were the leading scientists of the Federal Medical Biophysical […]

Participants of “Neutron Physics and Radiation Materials” Conference (NPRM 2025) held from October 27 to 30, 2025, in Yerevan, Armenia, visited the CANDLE Synchrotron Research Institute. Introducing short tour was organized to present the institute’s […]

From October 5 to 12, 2025, the German-Armenian joint student course was held at the CANDLE Synchrotron Research Institute. Alongside their scientific activities, participants explored Armenia’s cultural heritage through visits to historical landmarks and social […]

From October 5 to 12, CANDLE SRI is hosting the annual “German-Armenian Joint Practical Course.” Since 2019, the program has been organized in collaboration with DESY Research Institute, the University of Hamburg, and the CANDLE […]

On July 31, the first meeting of the newly appointed Board of Trustees of the CANDLE Synchrotron Research Institute (CANDLE SRI) was held. During the meeting, the Chairman of the Board introduced the new board […]

On June 16, as part of the long-term cooperation between the CANDLE SRI and the DESY National Science Center (Germany), leading scientists from DESY, Dr. Klaus Floettmann and Alke Meents, visited the CANDLE Institute. As […]

Today, on June 9, a scientific and educational event was held at CANDLE SRI, dedicated to the memory of the Institute’s co-founder and first president, great philanthropist Jirayr Hovnanian, as well as to the International […]

On June 5, a seminar was held at the CANDLE SRI on the topic “Тhe possibilities of recording nuclear phenomena in water.” The speaker was Dr. R. Balasanyan, Senior Researcher at the Institute of Physical […]

The entire staff of CANDLE SRI warmly congratulates the beloved director on his anniversary, wishing him well-being, continued victories in the field of science, and new creative ideas. May you always be surrounded by people […]

On April 21, an event dedicated to the 89th birthday of Dr., Professor Edmond Gazazyan, a former employee of the institute, was held at CANDLE SRI, which was attended by his daughter, former graduate students, […]

On April 9 young scientists of the CANDLE SRI reported on their work over the past 6 months. Unlike previous seminars, this time the reports were presented in English, the goal of which was to […]

The “Low dose radiation risks: present research and future perspectives” Advanced Research Workshop is a NATO  (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)-sponsored workshop organized by the McMaster University (Canada) and Institute of Molecular Biology NAS RA (National […]