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A cryogenically stabilized meV-monochromator for hard X-rays.

T S Toellner1, A Alatas, A Said

  • 1Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA. toellner@anl.gov

Journal of Synchrotron Radiation
|February 24, 2006
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A new cryogenically stabilized monochromator offers high-resolution X-ray measurements for nuclear resonant scattering. This advanced design achieves a 1.3 meV bandwidth, ideal for studying 119Sn compounds with synchrotron radiation.

Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Synchrotron Radiation Science

Background:

  • Nuclear resonant scattering (NRS) requires high-resolution X-ray sources.
  • Conventional monochromators can be limited by thermal expansion and vibrations.
  • Synchrotron radiation enables advanced spectroscopic techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate a cryogenically stabilized high-resolution monochromator for 23.880 keV X-rays.
  • To enable precise nuclear resonant scattering measurements of 119Sn compounds.
  • To minimize spectral broadening caused by vibrations and thermal effects.

Main Methods:

  • A four-crystal-reflection monochromator design was employed.
  • A low-vibration cryostat cooled two silicon crystals to their vanishing thermal expansion temperature.

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  • Performance was tested using an undulator synchrotron radiation source.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved a narrow bandwidth of 1.3 meV.
    • Demonstrated negligible spectral broadening due to vibrations.
    • Obtained a spectral efficiency of 37%.

    Conclusions:

    • The cryogenically stabilized monochromator is highly effective for high-resolution X-ray applications.
    • The design is suitable for demanding nuclear resonant scattering experiments.
    • This technology advances capabilities in materials characterization using synchrotron radiation.