Operational

Now

Source characteristics

Bend magnet

Energy range

0.05–1.5 eV

Frequency range

400–12,000 cm^-1

Interferometer resolution

0.125 cm^-1

Endstations

Thermo Nicolet Nexus 870 FTIR, Continuµm XL IR microscope (N₂ purged)

Characteristics

Computerized sample stage, 0.1-micron resolution; reflection, transmission, and attenuated total reflectance (ATR) modes; differential interference contrast (DIC), polarizing and UV fluorescence optics

Spatial resolution

Diffraction limited (~wavelength)

Detectors

MCT-A*, MCT-B (mercury cadmium telluride), 28-element MCT-A* array, and InSb

Spot size at sample

3-10 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), microcryostat/heater stages available for 4.2–730 K

Scientific applications

Biological samples, environmental samples, forensic studies, polymers, fibers, particulate contamination, samples at high pressure in diamond anvil cells

Local contact/spokesperson

Name: Michael C. Martin
Affiliation: Advanced Light Source, Berkeley Lab
Phone: (510) 495-2231
Fax: (510) 495-2067

Beamline phone number

(510) 495-2014