Claude Ruget

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Claude Ruget is a leading figure in macromolecular crystallography and synchrotron beamline instrumentation. His most impactful work centers on the design, development, and optimization of cutting-edge X-ray optics for structural biology. Ruget’s major contribution is his pivotal role in creating BL13-XALOC, the premier macromolecular crystallography beamline at the 3 GeV ALBA Synchrotron near Barcelona. His landmark 2014 paper detailing this beamline has garnered over 207 citations, underscoring its foundational importance to the field. This work describes a sophisticated optical system—featuring an in-vacuum undulator, a Si(111) channel-cut crystal monochromator, and a pair of Kirkpatrick-Baez (KB) mirrors—that enables three distinct operation modes, including a focused configuration for micro-crystallography. By delivering a high-performance, versatile beamline, Ruget has empowered researchers to solve challenging protein structures, advancing drug discovery and our understanding of biological mechanisms. His achievements represent a significant milestone in synchrotron science, providing a vital resource for the global structural biology community.