IEX Milestones (10/2/2012)

✓ Spring 2012

✓ Completion of the IEX EM-VPU insertion device (photos)
✓ Installation of EM-VPU in the storage ring (photo1, photo2)
✓ Installation of high heat-load mirrors M0/M1 (photo)

• Summer 2012

✓ Testing of various polarization mode of EM-VPU with stored beam
✓ Installation of vacuum transport, support tables and diagnostic component; implementation of beamline controls and safety systems

(cleanroom, FOE progress, FOE progress2)

• Fall 2012

✓ FDR approval (October 15)
✓ Installation of first optical enclosure components (photo)
✓ First light and testing of white/pink beam components (photo1, photo2)

• Winter/Spring 2013 - Installation of monochromator assembly

• Summer 2013 - Begin beamline commissioning

Local Contacts:

Jessica L. Mcchesney (ARPES, RSXS) 630.252.7107
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