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An All-in-one Sample Holder for Macromolecular X-ray Crystallography with Minimal Background Scattering
Published on: July 6, 2019
Note: Rigid holder to host and bend a crystal for multiple volume reflection of a particle beam
V Carassiti1, P Dalpiaz, V Guidi
1INFN Section of Ferrara, Via Saragat 1/C, I-44100 Ferrara, Italy.
Abstract:
A holder to lodge and bend a silicon crystal to excite multivolume reflection of a high-energy particle beam has been designed and fabricated. A mechanically robust and stable structure fastens a crystal at best condition for experiments. The holder has allowed the observation of 12-time repeated volume reflection with very high efficiency. We detail the most important features behind the construction of the holder together with the characterization of the crystal being bent by the holder.

