Open AccessA versatile liquid‐jet setup for the European XFEL
Author(s) -
Schulz J.,
Bielecki J.,
Doak R. B.,
Dörner K.,
Graceffa R.,
Shoeman R. L.,
Sikorski M.,
Thute P.,
Westphal D.,
Mancuso A. P.
Publication year - 2019
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/s1600577519000894
Subject(s) - nozzle , jet (fluid) , femtosecond , microscope , optics , flexibility (engineering) , laser , materials science , computer science , physics , aerospace engineering , engineering , mechanics , statistics , mathematics
The SPB/SFX instrument of the European XFEL provides unique possibilities for high‐throughput serial femtosecond crystallography. This publication presents the liquid‐jet sample delivery setup of this instrument. The setup is compatible with state‐of‐the‐art gas dynamic virtual nozzle systems as well as high‐viscosity extruders and provides space and flexibility for other liquid injection devices and future upgrades. The liquid jets are confined in a differentially pumped catcher assembly and can be replaced within a couple of minutes through a load‐lock. A two‐microscope imaging system allows visual control of the jets from two perspectives.