BEATS: BEAmline for synchrotron X-ray microTomography at SESAME

Area of Science:

• Synchrotron-based imaging
• Materials science
• Biology and health sciences
• Cultural heritage

Background:

• The ID10 beamline at SESAME (Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East) is a new facility inaugurated in June 2023.
• It was developed within the European Horizon 2020 project BEAmline for Tomography at SESAME (BEATS).

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the capabilities of the ID10 beamline for X-ray radiography and microtomography.
• To highlight its potential for diverse scientific applications.
• To showcase its advanced features for high-resolution 3D imaging.

Main Methods:

• Utilizes a 2.9 T wavelength shifter and a double-multilayer monochromator for versatile X-ray generation (monochromatic/polychromatic up to 100 keV).
• Features advanced sample manipulation and X-ray detection systems for scanning diverse samples.
• Provides high-resolution imaging with voxel sizes ranging from 13 µm down to 0.33 µm.
• Incorporates a state-of-the-art computing infrastructure for rapid data collection, 3D reconstruction, and online analysis.

Main Results:

• The ID10 beamline is now operational and accessible to scientific users.
• Preliminary microtomography scans demonstrate the beamline's high performance and imaging capabilities.
• The facility supports experiments requiring high-intensity, high-flux, or partially spatially coherent X-ray beams for phase-contrast applications.

Conclusions:

• The ID10-BEATS beamline significantly expands the scientific research opportunities at SESAME.
• Its advanced X-ray imaging capabilities are crucial for investigating complex specimens across various scientific fields.
• The beamline represents a valuable new resource for the Middle Eastern scientific community and beyond.