| Membrane Scattering |
By using X-ray diffraction and scattering techniques, beamline BL13A1
is constructed chiefly for studying the lamellar structures of the
biological membranes. Researchers can resolve the variations in
membrane thickness caused by controlled changes of temperature and
humidity as well as interaction with biological molecules.
Accepting the synchrotron radiation from a superconducting wiggler
magnet, beamline BL13A1 delivers the monochromatic X-ray beam at
fixed energy 12 keV (1.03 A) and of total flux 6x1010 photons/sec
to an experimental station of four-circle goniometer. A cylindrical
focus mirror and a bendable crystal Si (111) monochromator are sequentially
equipped to focus the X-ray beam down to the size 0.2 mm and 0.8
mm at the sample position in vertical and horizontal directions,
respectively.
Beamline
|
Energy Range
(keV) |
Beam Size
(mm) |
Flux (p/s) |
Detector |
| Bl13A1 |
12 keV |
0.2(V)x0.8(H) |
6x1010 |
Bicron Detector, Area Detector |
|
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