The Troika Beamline at ESRF (abstract) Available to Purchase

The Troika Beamlime at ESRF is based on the concept of beam multiplexing by using x‐ray transparent diamond and/or beryllium monochromators. The favorable thermal and crystallographic properties of perfect diamond are well matched to the characteristics of the new low emittance undulator sources. A series of such transmission monochromators can use the same white beam and supply several experimental stations simultaneously with monochromatic x‐rays of slightly different energies. The first experimental station of the Troika beamline is operating and the multiplexing mode has been tested successfully. First experiments including protein crystallography, resonant magnetic scattering, liquid surface diffraction, and scattering with coherent x‐rays were carried out during the commissioning period and the results demonstrate the wide potential of third‐generation synchrotron sources.