SXRMB - Soft X-ray Microcharacterization Beamline

SXRMB is a medium energy x-ray beamline which supports, but is not limited to, research from the biological, environmental, and chemical sciences.

Spectral Range

1.7 - 10 keV

Techniques

Samples

SXRMB supports a variety of sample types at four endstations:

Endstation Sample Type
Solid state endstation Powders, bulk samples, foils, and thin films
Microprobe endstation Thin layer, films, and powders
Ambient table Solids, liquids (in situ experiments available)
High energy XPS Thin films
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Specifications

CLS Port 06B1-1
Source Bending Magnet
Resolution 3.3x10-4 Insb, 10-4 Si (111)
Spot Sizes ~1 mm x 4 mm
~10 µm × 10 µm
Focusing Torroidal Mirror K-B Mirror Pair
Photon Flux

(g/s/0.1%BW) @ 100 mA

1.0 × 109- 1.0 × 1011

Contact

Mohsen Shakouri Scientist, Beamline Responsible (SXRMB)


Visit the SXRMB website for a full list of beamline contacts.

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Beamline Video

Take a tour of our Soft X-ray Microcharacterization Beamline (SXRMB) with Mohsen Shakouri, scientist and beamline responsible.

Access

Purchased Access

Purchased access offers quick and accurate solutions to proprietary questions. CLS scientists develop an experimental plan based on the client’s needs, and conduct all data collection and analysis, resulting in a detailed report with key answers to critical questions.

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Peer-Reviewed Access

Academic clients can submit proposals through a peer review process. Beam time is granted based on scientific merit, with the expectation that any results will be published. In special cases, rapid access is also available for instrument or beam time.

Proposal Submission