Open AccessX‐ray detectors at the Linac Coherent Light Source
Author(s) -
Blaj Gabriel,
Caragiulo Pietro,
Carini Gabriella,
Carron Sebastian,
Dragone Angelo,
Freytag Dietrich,
Haller Gunther,
Hart Philip,
Hasi Jasmine,
Herbst Ryan,
Herrmann Sven,
Kenney Chris,
Markovic Bojan,
Nishimura Kurtis,
Osier Shawn,
Pines Jack,
Reese Benjamin,
Segal Julie,
Tomada Astrid,
Weaver Matt
Publication year - 2015
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/s1600577515005317
Subject(s) - linear particle accelerator , detector , optics , physics , laser , computer science , particle accelerator , medical physics , beam (structure)
Free‐electron lasers (FELs) present new challenges for camera development compared with conventional light sources. At SLAC a variety of technologies are being used to match the demands of the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) and to support a wide range of scientific applications. In this paper an overview of X‐ray detector design requirements at FELs is presented and the various cameras in use at SLAC are described for the benefit of users planning experiments or analysts looking at data. Features and operation of the CSPAD camera, which is currently deployed at LCLS, are discussed, and the ePix family, a new generation of cameras under development at SLAC, is introduced.