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A facility for X-ray diffraction in magnetic fields up to 25 T and temperatures between 15 and 295 K
S Wang1, A E Kovalev1, A V Suslov1
1National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, USA.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|January 3, 2016
Summary
A new X-ray diffraction facility offers advanced capabilities at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. This system provides high static magnetic fields and precise temperature control for materials research.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Crystallography
Background:
- Development of advanced experimental techniques for materials characterization.
- Need for X-ray diffraction capabilities in ultra-high static magnetic fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a novel X-ray diffraction facility integrated with a 25 T magnet.
- To enable temperature-dependent studies in high magnetic fields (15-295 K).
Main Methods:
- Design and implementation of a specialized X-ray diffractometer.
- Integration with a 25 T Florida split coil magnet and a helium cryostat.
- Addressing challenges of magnetic field compatibility for X-ray sources and detectors.
Main Results:
- Successful development of an X-ray diffraction instrument operating within a 25 T static magnetic field.
- Demonstration of temperature control from 15 K to 295 K.
- The facility provides static magnetic fields exceeding those at current synchrotron sources.
Conclusions:
- The new facility offers a unique platform for studying materials under extreme conditions.
- It serves as an alternative to pulsed magnetic field systems for diffraction studies.
- Enables novel investigations into magnetic and electronic properties of materials.
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