Operational

Now

Source characteristics

Bend magnet

Energy range

0.05-1 eV

Frequency range

550-10,000 cm^-1

Interferometer resolution

0.125 cm^-1

Endstations

Nicolet Magna 760 FTIR, Nic-Plan IR microscope (N₂ purged)

Characteristics

Motorized sample stage, micron resolution, reflection and transmission modes

Spatial resolution

Diffraction limited (~ wavelength)

Detectors

Extended-range MCT (mercury cadmium telluride)

Spot size at sample

< 10 µm (diffraction limited)

Samples

Preparation

Stereo microscope, table, ALS user wet and biological labs available

Sample environment

N₂ purged, minimal clean area (no particle specification), heater/cooler stage available for 70-730 K

Scientific applications

Biological systems, forensic studies, laminates, polymers, fibers, environmental samples, particulate contamination

Local contact

Name: Michael C. Martin
Phone: (510) 495-2231
Fax: (510) 495-2067
Email: mcmartin@lbl.gov

Spokesperson

Name: Wayne R. McKinney
Affiliation: Advanced Light Source, Berkeley Lab
Phone: (510) 486-4395
Fax: (510) 486-7696
Email: wrmckinney@lbl.gov