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  • Materials Science
  • Life Sciences
  • X-ray Imaging

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  • The KIT Light Source features the superconducting wiggler beamline IMAGE.
  • This beamline is specifically designed for advanced full-field hard X-ray imaging applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the capabilities of the IMAGE beamline for high-throughput computed tomography, laminography, and in situ/operando studies.
  • To highlight the beamline's flexibility with two experimental hutches and custom setup options.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizes parallel beam imaging in monochromatic, pink, or white beam modes.
  • Offers spatial resolutions from approximately 1 µm to 30 µm.
  • Provides photon energies from 8 keV to 40 keV using double-crystal or double-multilayer monochromators.

Main Results:

  • Achieves a large field of view up to 44 mm (horizontal) and 8 mm (vertical).
  • The filtered white beam mode delivers high flux densities (up to 7.5 × 10^14 photons s^-1 mm^-2).
  • White beam mode extends energy spectra up to approximately 120 keV.

Conclusions:

  • The IMAGE beamline is a versatile facility for diverse hard X-ray imaging research.
  • Its capabilities support high-throughput and in-depth investigations in materials and life sciences.
  • The beamline provides a flexible platform for both dedicated and custom experimental setups.