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…not yet applying for a perfect, polished beamline. We’re working hard, but it’s possible, maybe even probable that the control and measurement software will still cause frustration. For this reason…

The dawning of new interpretation for RIXS spectra

There is consensus among physicists that strict parity selectivity is required in dipole approximation with soft X-rays in the field of resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS). Meaning, when photons hit…

CoSAXS Sample Environment

…Ultrasonic Acoustic Levitator Ultrasonic Acoustic levitator (Tec5 AG, Germany) operating at 100 kHz. Approximately initial diameter of the droplet 1.6mm, i.e 2-3 mL injected manually/individually by Hamilton syringes (100 or 10…

Science at NanoMAX

X‐ray imaging approaching the low nanometer range is one of the most rapidly and strongly developing areas at all modern synchrotrons, e.g., ESRF, PETRA III, APS, Soleil or NSLS II….

Relocation process

…about conditions for purchasing your own place. Information about schools and pre-schools including applications, the Swedish queue system, as well as help contacting schools and setting up visits. Orientation about…

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Photon energy 30 – 1500 eV Polarizations Linear horizontal Linear vertical (energy minimum approx. 45 eV) Circular (under commissioning) Resolving power Typically about 5000 (at 400 eV). Under special circumstances…

Review process: Standard access

…from call closure, until a final result is approved by MAX IV management, and the decisions are sent out to all applicants. 0. Communicate with beamline staff Discuss the planned experiment…

Honeycomb borophene: myth or reality?

…these vacancies may appear in a great variety of different motifs. This makes borophene a highly polymorphic material. An extra charge transfer to or from the borophene (e.g. via the…

Olof Karis becomes Director for MAX IV

…before. We can approach what has previously been unsolvable problems,” concludes Karis. Lund University is the host university for MAX IV and appoints the MAX IV Director. “I’m impressed with…

APXPS

…different windows Approximate flux inside the AP cell (using Al window) Analysis chamber Base pressure 5e-10 mbar Sample manipulation X, Y, Z, rot (UHV manipulator X, Y, Z (AP cells)…