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Resonant scattering and diffraction beamline P09 at PETRA III
J Strempfer1, S Francoual, D Reuther
1Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), 22603 Hamburg, Germany. joerg.strempfer@desy.de
The P09 beamline at PETRA III offers flexible X-ray experiments with tunable energy, variable polarization, and high photon flux. It supports diverse sample environments and magnetic field studies.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Photon Science
Background:
- The P09 beamline at PETRA III is a versatile X-ray facility.
- It is designed for advanced scattering and diffraction experiments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the capabilities of the P09 beamline.
- To highlight its suitability for various X-ray experiments.
Main Methods:
- Utilizes a state-of-the-art double phase-retarder for polarization control.
- Features high-precision and heavy-load diffractometers in horizontal Psi-geometry.
- Incorporates a 14 T cryo-magnet for experiments in magnetic fields.
Main Results:
- Offers small, tunable X-ray beams with high photon flux.
- Provides variable linear or circular polarization.
- Accommodates diverse sample environments and magnetic field conditions.
Conclusions:
- The P09 beamline is a highly flexible and advanced facility for X-ray research.
- Its capabilities enable a wide range of scattering and diffraction experiments.
- It supports cutting-edge research in materials science and condensed matter physics.
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