Open AccessBiomolecular solution X‐ray scattering at the National Synchrotron Light Source
Author(s) -
Allaire Marc,
Yang Lin
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of synchrotron radiation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 99
ISSN - 1600-5775
DOI - 10.1107/s0909049510036022
Subject(s) - beamline , scattering , small angle x ray scattering , undulator , optics , detector , synchrotron , physics , materials science , beam (structure)
In recent years there has been a growing interest in the application of X‐ray scattering techniques to biomolecules in solution. At NSLS, a new undulator‐based beamline, X9, has been constructed to address the oversubscribed user demand for X‐ray scattering. Beamline X9 has the capability to perform small/wide‐angle X‐ray scattering (SAXS/WAXS) all in one single instrument. This is accomplished by utilizing a vacuum sample/detector chamber that is an integral part of the SAXS scattering flight path. This vacuum chamber allows a WAXS detector to be positioned at a close distance from the sample, while not interfering with scattered X‐rays at small angles from reaching the SAXS detector. A regular training program, the X9 workbench, has also been established to allow users to become familiar with beamline X9 for solution X‐ray scattering.