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Beamline I11 at Diamond: a new instrument for high resolution powder diffraction
S P Thompson1, J E Parker, J Potter
1Diamond Light Source, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE, United Kingdom.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|August 7, 2009
Summary
A new synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction beamline (I11) offers high brightness and fast data collection. Its performance was validated using standard materials, demonstrating its capability for advanced materials research.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction is crucial for materials characterization.
- Advancements in beamline technology enable higher resolution and faster data acquisition.
- The Diamond Light Source is a leading facility for materials research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the performance characteristics of the new I11 beamline at Diamond Light Source.
- To evaluate the beamline's capabilities for high-resolution X-ray powder diffraction.
- To validate instrumental performance using standard reference materials.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an in-vacuum undulator for photon production.
- Employed X-ray optics including a double-crystal monochromator and harmonic rejection mirrors.
- Installed 45 Si(111) analyzing crystals and detectors on a high-precision diffractometer for rapid data collection.
Main Results:
- Achieved a high brightness and low bandpass X-ray beam at the sample.
- Demonstrated fast data collection capabilities.
- Obtained high-resolution powder diffraction data from Si, alpha-quartz, and LaB6.
Conclusions:
- The I11 beamline is optimized for high-performance X-ray powder diffraction.
- The beamline's design facilitates efficient and accurate materials analysis.
- It is well-suited for advanced research requiring detailed structural information.
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