Survey, Alignment and Mechanical stability

The Survey, Alignment and Mechanical stability (SAM) team is crucial during the design and installation of every component at Max IV. Our work starts during the design of each component,…

Sample environments and equipment

All sample positioners and sample environments for the PXRD2D instrument are aligned using the main hexapod. Specifications of the hexapod can be found here: https://symetrie.fr/en/hexapods/breva/. The hexapod can translate up to…

MXCuBE3 at BioMAX – User Guide

…the second orientation, the crystal will automatically move to the best point along the line. At this point the crystal is aligned to the beam at all orientations. Start the…

Publications

…imaging endstation during its construction. 2022 Complete alignment of a KB-mirror system guided by ptychography 10.1364/OE.470591 Describes the alignment procedure of the KB mirror system used at the diffraction endstation….

Full field imaging

…connects the XY alignment stages atop the rotary stage but also provides essential electrical connections for user-specific sample environments, encompassing small motors, trigger signals, and high-voltage supplies. Moreover, two rotary…

Governance structure

…coordinator and, on request, by the members of the administrative coordination team (including Finance, HR, Legal and IPR, and Communications). The PMT ensures that the PRISMAS project aligns with the…

Photoluminescence end station

…of 10 – 300 K. Sample environment: The cryostat, mounted on a rotational stage, is installed on an XYZ manipulator (Thermionics) facilitating the alignment of the sample with respect to…

Selection process for research projects

PRISMAS is offering a portfolio of challenging, relevant, interdisciplinary research projects, related each to a PhD position, that align with the aims of the Sustainability Development Goals. The selection of…

Experimental station

…stability and includes: Beam position monitor (position and intensity), ‘fast’ shutter (~10 ms), attenuators, Zr, and Ag energy reference foils, alignment laser, decoherer, and slits. All equipment is placed on…

MAX IV involvement in European projects

…targeted research questions for short- and mid-term impact. This core of RIANA is aligned to attract experienced and new users from academia or industry making their promising ideas a success…