Single-shot, self-calibrated, real-time wavefront sensing in the EUV and Hard X-ray range for source metrology and beamline optimization

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. de la Rochefoucauld ◽  
M. Piponnier ◽  
F. Harms ◽  
G. Dovillaire ◽  
X. Levecq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Wavefront Sensing ◽  
Single Shot ◽  
X Ray

scholarly journals X-ray free-electron laser wavefront sensing using the fractional Talbot effect

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 254-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanwei Liu ◽  
Matthew Seaberg ◽  
Yiping Feng ◽  
Kenan Li ◽  
Yuantao Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Electron ◽  
Free Electron Laser ◽  
Average Power ◽  
Wavefront Sensor ◽  
Wavefront Sensing ◽  
Single Shot ◽  
Free Electron Lasers ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Linac Coherent Light Source

Wavefront sensing at X-ray free-electron lasers is important for quantitatively understanding the fundamental properties of the laser, for aligning X-ray instruments and for conducting scientific experimental analysis. A fractional Talbot wavefront sensor has been developed. This wavefront sensor enables measurements over a wide range of energies, as is common on X-ray instruments, with simplified mechanical requirements and is compatible with the high average power pulses expected in upcoming X-ray free-electron laser upgrades. Single-shot measurements were performed at 500 eV, 1000 eV and 1500 eV at the Linac Coherent Light Source. These measurements were applied to study both mirror alignment and the effects of undulator tapering schemes on source properties. The beamline focal plane position was tracked to an uncertainty of 0.12 mm, and the source location for various undulator tapering schemes to an uncertainty of 1 m, demonstrating excellent sensitivity. These findings pave the way to use the fractional Talbot wavefront sensor as a routine, robust and sensitive tool at X-ray free-electron lasers as well as other high-brightness X-ray sources.

scholarly journals Single-Shot Multicontrast X-ray Imaging for In Situ Visualization of Chemical Reaction Products

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Margarita Zakharova ◽  
Andrey Mikhaylov ◽  
Vitor Vlnieska ◽  
Danays Kunka
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Chemical Reaction ◽  
Single Shot ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Imaging ◽  
In Situ Visualization ◽  
Different Time Scales

We present the application of single-shot multicontrast X-ray imaging with an inverted Hartmann mask to the time-resolved in situ visualization of chemical reaction products. The real-time monitoring of an illustrative chemical reaction indicated the formation of the precipitate by the absorption, differential phase, and scattering contrast images obtained from a single projection. Through these contrast channels, the formation of the precipitate along the mixing line of the reagents, the border between the solid and the solution, and the presence of the scattering structures of 100–200 nm sizes were observed. The measurements were performed in a flexible and robust setup, which can be tailored to various imaging applications at different time scales.

scholarly journals Wavefront sensing at X-ray free-electron lasers

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 1115-1126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Seaberg ◽  
Ruxandra Cojocaru ◽  
Sebastien Berujon ◽  
Eric Ziegler ◽  
Andreas Jaggi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Electron ◽  
Phase Plate ◽  
Wavefront Sensing ◽  
Single Shot ◽  
Free Electron Lasers ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Single Beam ◽  
Linac Coherent Light Source ◽  
Automated Alignment ◽  
Talbot Interferometry

Here a direct comparison is made between various X-ray wavefront sensing methods with application to optics alignment and focus characterization at X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs). Focus optimization at XFEL beamlines presents unique challenges due to high peak powers as well as beam pointing instability, meaning that techniques capable of single-shot measurement and that probe the wavefront at an out-of-focus location are desirable. The techniques chosen for the comparison include single-phase-grating Talbot interferometry (shearing interferometry), dual-grating Talbot interferometry (moiré deflectometry) and speckle tracking. All three methods were implemented during a single beam time at the Linac Coherent Light Source, at the X-ray Pump Probe beamline, in order to make a direct comparison. Each method was used to characterize the wavefront resulting from a stack of beryllium compound refractive lenses followed by a corrective phase plate. In addition, difference wavefront measurements with and without the phase plate agreed with its design to within λ/20, which enabled a direct quantitative comparison between methods. Finally, a path toward automated alignment at XFEL beamlines using a wavefront sensor to close the loop is presented.

Satellite reflection study of the incommensurate phase in (N(CH3) 4)2ZnCl4 crystal by means of real-time X-ray synchrotron topography

1986 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 1791-1795 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ribet ◽  
S. Gits-Léon ◽  
F. Lefaucheux ◽  
M.C. Robert
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Incommensurate Phase ◽  
X Ray

Real-time X-ray visualization of ink penetration into powder bed for binder jetting process

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-165
Author(s):  
Shin Mizutani ◽  
Daichi Yamaguchi ◽  
Takeshi Fujiwara ◽  
Masato Yasumoto ◽  
Ryunosuke Kuroda
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Powder Bed ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Binder Jetting

scholarly journals Review of Respirable Coal Mine Dust Characterization for Mass Concentration, Size Distribution and Chemical Composition

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 426
Author(s):  
Behrooz Abbasi ◽  
Xiaoliang Wang ◽  
Judith C. Chow ◽  
John G. Watson ◽  
Bijan Peik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Energy Dispersive ◽  
Size Distributions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Membrane Filters ◽  
Mine Dust ◽  
Mass Concentrations

Respirable coal mine dust (RCMD) exposure is associated with black lung and silicosis diseases in underground miners. Although only RCMD mass and silica concentrations are regulated, it is possible that particle size, surface area, and other chemical constituents also contribute to its adverse health effects. This review summarizes measurement technologies for RCMD mass concentrations, morphology, size distributions, and chemical compositions, with examples from published efforts where these methods have been applied. Some state-of-the-art technologies presented in this paper have not been certified as intrinsically safe, and caution should be exerted for their use in explosive environments. RCMD mass concentrations are most often obtained by filter sampling followed by gravimetric analysis, but recent requirements for real-time monitoring by continuous personal dust monitors (CPDM) enable quicker exposure risk assessments. Emerging low-cost photometers provide an opportunity for a wider deployment of real-time exposure assessment. Particle size distributions can be determined by microscopy, cascade impactors, aerodynamic spectrometers, optical particle counters, and electrical mobility analyzers, each with unique advantages and limitations. Different filter media are required to collect integrated samples over working shifts for comprehensive chemical analysis. Teflon membrane filters are used for mass by gravimetry, elements by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence, rare-earth elements by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry and mineralogy by X-ray diffraction. Quartz fiber filters are analyzed for organic, elemental, and brown carbon by thermal/optical methods and non-polar organics by thermal desorption-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Polycarbonate-membrane filters are analyzed for morphology and elements by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray, and quartz content by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy.

Progress Towards Arrays of Microcalorimeter X-Ray Detectors

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1050-1051 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.W. Nam ◽  
D.A. Wollman ◽  
Dale E. Newbury ◽  
G.C. Hilton ◽  
K.D. Irwin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Energy Resolution ◽  
Count Rate ◽  
Small Area ◽  
High Performance ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Pixel Array ◽  
Primary Advantage ◽  
Low X ◽  
Single Pixel

The high performance of single-pixel microcalorimeter EDS (μ,cal EDS) has been shown to be very useful for a variety of microanalysis cases. The primary advantage of jxcal EDS over conventional EDS is the factor of 25 improvement in energy resolution (∽3 eV in real-time). This level of energy resolution is particularly important for applications such as nanoscale contaminant analysis where it is necessary to resolve peak overlaps at low x-ray energies. Because μcal EDS offers practical solutions to many microanalysis problems, several companies are proceeding with commercialization of single-pixel μal EDS technology. Two drawbacks limiting the application of uxal EDS are its low count rate (∽500 s−1) and small area (∽0.04 mm for a bare single pixel, ∽5 mm2 with a polycapillary optic). We are developing a 32x32 pixel array with a total area of 40 mm2 and with a total count rate between 105 s−1 and 106 s−1.

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