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X-ray absorption beamline at the Mitsubishi compact storage ring
Y Uehara1, T Okajima, T Nakanishi
1Advanced Technology R&D Center, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Amagasaki, Hyogo 661, Japan.
Journal of Synchrotron Radiation
|July 21, 2004
Summary
Beamline #5 at the Mitsubishi compact storage ring (MELCO-SR) offers X-ray absorption spectroscopy for electronic materials. A new monochromator provides a bright, high-resolution X-ray beam for advanced research.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Synchrotron Radiation Physics
Background:
- The Mitsubishi compact storage ring (MELCO-SR) is a racetrack-type storage ring operating at 600 MeV.
- Beamline #5 (BL#5) is designed for X-ray absorption experiments within the 1-5 keV energy range.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a new X-ray absorption spectroscopy beamline at MELCO-SR.
- To provide a bright, high-resolution, and stable X-ray beam for electronic materials research.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a compact superconducting magnet storage ring (MELCO-SR).
- Implemented a toroidal mirror for beam focusing inside a 2m thick shield wall.
- Installed a new 'Cowan type' monochromator for high-resolution X-ray delivery.
Main Results:
- Successfully configured BL#5 to perform X-ray absorption experiments.
- Achieved beam focusing outside the shield wall with a simple optical configuration.
- The new monochromator delivers a bright, stable, and high-resolution X-ray beam.
Conclusions:
- Beamline #5 at MELCO-SR is optimized for X-ray absorption spectroscopy.
- The implemented optical system and monochromator enable advanced electronic materials research.
- The beamline provides a valuable tool for synchrotron radiation applications.