Open AccessFemtoMAX – an X‐ray beamline for structural dynamics at the short‐pulse facility of MAX IV
Author(s) -
Enquist Henrik,
Jurgilaitis Andrius,
Jarnac Amelie,
Bengtsson Åsa U. J.,
Burza Matthias,
Curbis Francesca,
Disch Christian,
Ekström J. Carl,
Harb Maher,
Isaksson Lennart,
Kotur Marija,
Kroon David,
Lindau Filip,
Mansten Erik,
Nygaard Jesper,
Persson Anna I. H.,
Pham Van Thai,
Rissi Michael,
Thorin Sara,
Tu Chien-Ming,
Wallén Erik,
Wang Xiaocui,
Werin Sverker,
Larsson Jörgen
Publication year - 2018
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/s1600577517017660
Subject(s) - beamline , optics , storage ring , advanced photon source , synchrotron , physics , beam (structure) , materials science
The FemtoMAX beamline facilitates studies of the structural dynamics of materials. Such studies are of fundamental importance for key scientific problems related to programming materials using light, enabling new storage media and new manufacturing techniques, obtaining sustainable energy by mimicking photosynthesis, and gleaning insights into chemical and biological functional dynamics. The FemtoMAX beamline utilizes the MAX IV linear accelerator as an electron source. The photon bursts have a pulse length of 100 fs, which is on the timescale of molecular vibrations, and have wavelengths matching interatomic distances (Å). The uniqueness of the beamline has called for special beamline components. This paper presents the beamline design including ultrasensitive X‐ray beam‐position monitors based on thin Ce:YAG screens, efficient harmonic separators and novel timing tools.