DOE OSTI · 2569581
Introducing new resonant soft x-ray scattering capability in SSRL
Abstract
Resonant soft x-ray scattering (RSXS) is a powerful technique for probing both spatial and electronic structures within solid-state systems. Here, we present a newly developed RSXS capability at beamline 13-3 of the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, designed to enhance materials science research. This advanced setup achieves a base sample temperature as low as 9.8 K combined with extensive angular motions (azimuthal ϕ and flipping χ), enabling comprehensive exploration of reciprocal space. Two types of detectors—an Au/GaAsP Schottky photodiode and a charge-coupled device detector with over 95% quantum efficiency—are integrated to effectively capture scattered photons. Extensive testing has confirmed the enhanced functionality of this RSXS setup, including its temperature and angular performance. The versatility and effectiveness of the system have been demonstrated through studies of various materials, including superlattice heterostructures and high-temperature superconductors.
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Kuo, Cheng-Tai [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States). Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)] (ORCID:0000000177216481), Hashimoto, Makoto [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States). Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)] (ORCID:0000000316898997), Lee, Heemin [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States). Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)] (ORCID:000000028727210X), Huynh, Tan Thanh [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States). Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)], Maciel, Abraham [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States). Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)], Zhang, Zina [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States). Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL); Univ. of California, Davis, CA (United States)], Zhang, Dehong [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States). Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)], Edwards, Benjamin [San Jose State Univ., CA (United States)], Kazemifar, Farzan [San Jose State Univ., CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000162609119), Kao, Chi-Chang [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States)], Lu, Donghui [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States). Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)] (ORCID:0000000297080443), Lee, Jun-Sik [SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States). Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)] (ORCID:0000000301819352). 2025-06-06. Introducing new resonant soft x-ray scattering capability in SSRL. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0257317
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