Bulk endstation (I511-3)

The so-called bulk end-station was built by the Soft X-ray group at the Physics Department of Uppsala University, and comprises a soft X-ray emission spectrometer (Scienta XES-350) for soft X-ray emission spectroscopy studies of non-UHV compatible systems. X-ray absorption may be measured by electron yield either using the sample current or the on-site channeltron and photon yield using the XES detector or a photodiode.

The analysis chamber spectrometer can be rotated around the synchrotron beam, not only facilitating photon-in-photon-out experiments with high energy-resolution for both incoming and outgoing photons, but also the study the angular dependence of soft X-ray scattering process. A pinhole separates the analysis chamber from the beam line allowing relaxation of UHV conditions. All in situ preparations are to be performed in the preparation chamber which is located next to the analysis chamber.

All users are expected to treat the end-station with respect and caution. The beam line manager has the authority to put an immediate halt to the experiment. The use of any substance must be approved by prior arrangement with MAX-lab.

Users are required to write down a complete description of their experiment in the beam line log books, along with procedures carried out, equipment mounted/dismounted, substances used etc. It is suggested that users photocopy this record after their beam time for their own record. This allows us to keep a detailed history of the end-station for future reference.

Manuals and instructions...

...can be found in and added (even by you) to our I511 documentation WIKI (only accessible from inside MAX-lab).