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The following articles are a selection of those recently accepted for publication in Journal of Synchrotron Radiation.
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research papersA versatile framework for attitude tuning of beamlines at light-source facilities
A versatile Mamba-based software framework for automated attitude tuning of beamlines is reported, which in our assessment is able to cover most attitude-tuning (beam focusing, sample alignment etc) needs in a simple and maintainable way. Apart from a few real-world examples at HEPS and BSRF, also presented is a virtual-beamline mechanism based on easily customisable simulated detectors and motors.
research papersbeamlinesAn in situ visualization system using synchrotron white X-rays to investigate the solidification behaviors of metallic materials
This study introduces an advanced in situ visualization system using synchrotron white X-rays, enabling real-time imaging with micron resolution to investigate the solidification behaviors of metallic materials. These findings advance understanding of microstructural evolution during melting and solidification, contributing to the development of materials with optimized properties.
beamlinesresearch papersVersatile X-ray reflector extension setup for grazing-incidence experiments at SAXS facilities for liquid surface study
We present an easily assembled, low-cost beam-tilting extension for synchrotron-based ultra-small-angle X-ray scattering (USAXS) / small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) beamlines enabling grazing-incidence (GIUSAXS) and transmitted (GTUSAXS) experiments on liquid surfaces with negligible loss of X-ray flux. The setup is implemented at the sample stage with ∼0.5 m of additional space and provides incidence angles up to ∼0.6°, corresponding to approximately twice the critical angle of typical reflector materials.
research papersDesign and commissioning of the first superconducting undulator for the BioSAXS beamline at the Australian Synchrotron
The performance and experience with one of the first commercially constructed conduction cooled superconducting undulators (SCU16) for the BioSAXS beamline at the Australian Synchrotron are described.
research papersCharacterization of cryo-cooled silicon crystal monochromators via measurement of flux versus power
The resilience of recently upgraded double-crystal monochromators under increasing power load at Diamond Light Source is discussed. Experimental evidence and modelling are described.
research papersStructural biology at the National Synchrotron Light Source II
We describe the structural biology resources available at the National Synchrotron Light Source II at Brookhaven National Laboratory and ponder the future for automated experiments, micro-focusing crystallography and structure prediction to inform structural biology studies.
research papers50th Anniversary of the Stanford SSRLSynchrotron Radiation and protein crystallography initiative
We provide a historical introduction, our thoughts on the current trends including based on papers in this special issue of the Journal of Synchrotron Radiation celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Stanford SSRL synchrotron radiation and protein crystallography initiative led by Keith Hodgson.
