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Synthesis and Microdiffraction at Extreme Pressures and Temperatures
Published on: October 8, 2013
New developments in high pressure x-ray spectroscopy beamline at High Pressure Collaborative Access Team.
1HPCAT, Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institution of Washington, 9700 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, Illinois 60439, USA.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|August 3, 2015
Summary
The 16 ID-D beamline at the Advanced Photon Source enhances high-pressure research with upgraded X-ray spectroscopy tools. New developments improve capabilities for materials science and physics experiments.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- High-Pressure Science
Background:
- The 16 ID-D beamline is a dedicated facility for high-pressure research.
- It utilizes X-ray spectroscopy techniques, often combined with diamond anvil cells.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail recent upgrades and ongoing developments at the 16 ID-D beamline.
- To highlight the beamline's capabilities for advanced materials research under extreme conditions.
Main Methods:
- The beamline offers X-rays in the 4.5-37 keV energy range.
- Available techniques include X-ray emission spectroscopy, inelastic X-ray scattering, and nuclear resonant scattering.
Main Results:
- Recent upgrades include a canted undulator and a 17-element analyzer array for inelastic X-ray scattering.
- An improved emission spectrometer with a polycapillary half-lens has been implemented.
Conclusions:
- The 16 ID-D beamline has significantly enhanced its capacity for high-pressure research.
- Ongoing development projects and future prospects promise further advancements in X-ray spectroscopy for materials science.
