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The Nanodiffraction beamline ID01/ESRF: a microscope for imaging strain and structure
Steven J Leake1, Gilbert A Chahine1, Hamid Djazouli1
1ESRF - The European Synchrotron, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France.
Journal of Synchrotron Radiation
|March 12, 2019
Summary
The ID01 beamline offers advanced materials analysis by combining Bragg diffraction and imaging. This strain and mosaicity microscope achieves nanoscale resolution for in-situ studies.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Synchrotron Radiation
Background:
- The ID01 beamline integrates Bragg diffraction with advanced imaging techniques.
- Characterizing materials under operando conditions requires high spatial resolution and sensitivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the ID01 beamline, a novel strain and mosaicity microscope.
- To provide a comprehensive reference for the beamline's capabilities and design.
- To discuss the impact of the ESRF upgrade on future research.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a scanning probe with nano-focused X-ray beams.
- Employing objective-lens-based full-field microscopy.
- Implementing coherent diffraction imaging techniques.
Main Results:
- Achieving micrometre to few nanometre spatial resolution.
- Attaining 10-5 strain and 10-3 tilt sensitivity.
- Providing a detailed beamline description from source to sample.
Conclusions:
- The ID01 beamline is a powerful tool for materials characterization in their native states.
- Its advanced capabilities enable detailed analysis of strain and mosaicity.
- The beamline serves as a valuable resource for the scientific community.
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