A new dual-thickness semi-transparent beamstop for small-angle X-ray scattering

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of synchrotron radiation. - 1994. - 31(2024), Pt 5 vom: 01. Sept., Seite 1197-1208
1. Verfasser: Wu, Haijuan (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Li, Zhihong
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2024
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of synchrotron radiation
Schlagworte:Journal Article SAXS background subtraction gradient attenuation semi-transparent beamstop transmission beam
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Zusammenfassung:open access.
An innovative dual-thickness semi-transparent beamstop designed to enhance the performance of small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) experiments is introduced. This design integrates two absorbers of differing thicknesses side by side into a single attenuator, known as a beamstop. Instead of completely stopping the direct beam, it attenuates it, allowing the SAXS detector to measure the transmitted beam through the sample. This approach achieves true synchronization in measuring both scattered and transmitted signals and effectively eliminates higher-order harmonic contributions when determining the transmission light intensity through the sample. This facilitates and optimizes signal detection and background subtraction. This contribution details the theoretical basis and practical implementation of this solution at the SAXS station on the 1W2A beamline at the Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility. It also anticipates its application at other SAXS stations, including that at the forthcoming High Energy Photon Source, providing an effective solution for high-precision SAXS experiments
Beschreibung:Date Revised 05.09.2024
published: Print-Electronic
Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE
ISSN:1600-5775
DOI:10.1107/S1600577524007392