X-Ray Science Division: General Information

APS Resources for New Users:


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Welcome! XSD enables APS users in the General User Program to perform scientific research using numerous techniques within the following categories:
  • Spectroscopy
    (Soft X-ray, Hard X-ray, Optics/Metrology)
  • Scattering
    (Hard X-ray Scattering/Diffraction, Macromolecular Crystallography)
  • Imaging
    (Soft X-ray, Hard X-ray)
Research starts at a Beamline, using either a Bending Magnet or Insertion Device. Beamlines are located around the APS Storage Ring. Each Beamline has different technical properties and supported techniques. The following XSD groups operate Beamlines in the sectors indicated: For more detailed information, visit the Interactive Beamlines Map, the Techniques Directory and the Beamline Directory. If you are interested in pursuing research in one of these fields, visit the New User site for complete instructions.