9-ID-D: APS-U 9-ID-D

XSD
Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Polymer Science

9-ID-D is an APS-U feature beamline dedicated for coherent surface scattering and imaging. The beamline specializes in coherent x-ray scattering techniques based on a grazing-incidence x-ray scattering geometry. 9-ID operates in the 6-25 keV range and is fully tunable. The x-ray optics are optimized to preserve the high brilliance of the x-ray beam. Several focusing modes based on zoom optics using a combination of compound refractive lenses (CRL) and Kirkpatrick-Baez (KB) mirror systems are available. Tunable focal spot sizes in the range of 0.5-30 um.

Coherent Surface Scattering Imaging (CSSI) relies on over-sampling of the scattered speckle pattern, enabled by the Grand Tube vacuum flight path supporting 20 m sample-detector distance. Advanced phase retrieval algorithms implemented with high-performance computing platforms allow inversion of the scattering pattern to obtain a 3D reconstruction of the surface-supported structure.

A separate dedicated instrument for horizontal samples supports grazing-incidence small- and wide-angle scattering (GISAXS/GIWAXS) and grazing incidence x-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (GI-XPCS) for dynamics in the 0.001-1000 sec timescales. Support for various in-situ environments for GI-SAXS/WAXS/XPCS is available including thermal or solvent vapor annealing, spin coating and thin film deposition.

All techniques supported by high performance computing for automated workflows.

Beamline Specifications
Source :
Monochromator Type : KB (CSSI)
Energy Range : -
Flux : 1.2 x 1013 @8.8
Beam Size Hxv :
Focused : .75µm x .42µm
Resolution :
Source :
Monochromator Type : CRL-2 (CSSI/GIXPCS) low energy
Energy Range : -
Flux : 9.4 x 1012 @8.8
Beam Size Hxv :
Focused : 3.5µm x 1.7µm
Resolution :
Source :
Monochromator Type : CRL-1 (CSSI/GIXS) low energy
Energy Range : -
Flux : 3.4 x 1013 @8.8
Beam Size Hxv :
Focused : 29µm x 16µm
Resolution :
Source :
Flux : 3.4 x 1013 @8.8
Beam Size Hxv :
Focused : 29µm x 16µm
Monochromator Type : High resolution
Energy Range : 6-25 keV
Resolution : 2.8 x 10-5
Source :
Resolution : 2.8 x 10-5
Monochromator Type : CRL-1 (CSSI/GIXS) high energy
Energy Range : -
Flux : 3.2 x 1011 @25
Beam Size Hxv :
Focused : 27µm x 12µm
Source :
Resolution : 2.8 x 10-5
Monochromator Type : CRL-2 (CSSI/GIXPS) high energy
Energy Range : -
Flux : 3.7 x 1011 @25
Beam Size Hxv :
Focused : 3µm x 12µm
Quick Stats
Current Status
Operational/Accepting General Users
Access Mode
On-site
Special Capabilities
Grand Tube vacuum flight path supports 20 m sample-detector distance High performance computing for automated workflows
Beamline Contacts
HONGRUI HE
(CSSI, GI-SAXS/WAXS/XPCS)
Email
 630.252.
JOSEPH W. STRZALKA
(GI-SAXS/WAXS/XPCS)
Email
 630.252.0283
JIN WANG
(CSSI)
Email
 630.252.9125
SURESH NARAYANAN
(Group Leader)
Email
 630.252.0287
ZHANG JIANG
(CSSI, GI-XPCS)
Email
 630.252.3118
Beamline Techniques
Coherent Surface Scattering Imaging
Grazing incidence small-angle scattering
Grazing incidence wide-angle scattering
Grazing incidence x-ray photon correlation spectroscopy
Endstations
Detectors
In vacuum Eiger 16M (400 fps, 550 fps burst mode) for CSSI, GI-SAXS/XPCS
In vacuum MMPAD for CSSI
In-air Pilatus 1M-F (135 fps) for GIWAXS
Equipment
Multi-axis CSSI diffractometer (vertical sample)
GI-SAXS/WAXS/XPCS diffractometer (horizontal sample)
Linkam HFSX350-GI stage (-180 < T < 300 oC)
Solvent vapor annealing environment
GIXS sample handling robot (UR3e)
Additional Information
Additional Information
https://www.aps.anl.gov/Sector-9/9-ID
Software
The beamline is run by Linux workstations and VME-based electronics controlled by EPICS. Several software clients use EPICS including MEDM, Bluesky and Python. Data Acquisition integrated with the Data Management framework to high performance computing resources for near real time analysis. Other computers, such as PCs, run specialized equipment (e.g., area detectors).
Beamline Controls and Data Acquisition
The beamline is run by Linux workstations and VME-based electronics controlled by EPICS. Several software clients use EPICS including MEDM, Bluesky and Python. Data Acquisition integrated with the Data Management framework to high performance computing resources for near real time analysis. Other computers, such as PCs, run specialized equipment (e.g., area detectors).