Liquid Surface X-ray Scattering
Reflectometer Specifications
15 ID-C Liquid Surface Scattering Reflectometer Specifications
Energy Range:
- 5 keV – 70 keV
Energy Accuracy (ΔE/E):
- ~10-4
Undulator Source Divergence (µrad)
- Horizontal: (2 σ´x) 23
- Vertical: (2 σ´y) 6 – 8
Undulator Source Size (µm)
- Horizontal: 2 σ´x 540
- Vertical: 2 σ´y 17
Sample table specification
- Load: 250 Kg
- Travel (vertical direction): 400 mm
- Precision: <±2 µm
- Sample tabletop dimensions: 24 in x 30 in
Table For Typical Resolutions For Different Techniques At 15 ID-C
Parameters |
Resolution |
Comments |
| Δk | ~±10-4 k (Å-1) | Determined by the Bruker monochromator |
| Δα | ~±10-5 (rad) | Determined by the incoming beam parameters |
| Δβ | ~±10-5 (rad) | For specular reflectivity, where reflected = incoming |
| Δβ | ~±2*10-4 (rad) | For off-specular using Pilatus area detector |
| Δβ | ~±5*10-5 (rad) | For off-specular using APEX-II area detector |
| ΔθD | ~±2*10-4 (rad) | In-plane diffraction using Pilatus area detector |
Liquid Surface Contacts
Wei Bu
Beamline Scientist
(630) 252-0470
bu@cars.uchicago.edu
Liquid Surface/Interface Links
The following links provide further information regarding our liquid surface/interface x-ray scattering setup: