The Inner Shell Spectroscopy beamline at NSLS-II: a facility for in situ and operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy
Denis Leshchev1, Maksim Rakitin1, Bruno Luvizotto1
1National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973, USA.
Journal of Synchrotron Radiation
|July 5, 2022
Summary
The new Inner Shell Spectroscopy beamline at NSLS-II offers high-throughput X-ray absorption spectroscopy for advanced material characterization. It enables rapid, in situ, and time-resolved studies with exceptional data quality and stability.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Spectroscopy
- Synchrotron Radiation
Background:
- The National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) houses advanced research facilities.
- Material characterization requires sophisticated spectroscopic techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the technical specifications and capabilities of the Inner Shell Spectroscopy (ISS) beamline at NSLS-II.
- To demonstrate the beamline's performance for in situ, operando, and time-resolved material analysis.
Main Methods:
- Description of beamline optics, heat load management, and monochromator control.
- Implementation of advanced data acquisition and processing protocols.
- Performance testing including energy scanning speed and long-term stability.
Main Results:
- The ISS beamline achieves high monochromatic flux and rapid scanning speeds.
- Demonstrated high data quality, long-term stability, and precise monochromator trajectory control.
- Successful application in various material characterization studies.
Conclusions:
- The ISS beamline is a powerful tool for advanced material characterization.
- Its capabilities support in situ, operando, and time-resolved investigations.
- Future developments are planned to further enhance its functionality.
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