Table 1. Positions of additional beamline components in the optics hutch.
Component | Distance from source (m) | Use | Notes |
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Collimators | 22.0, 24.4, 28.7 | Blocks Brehmstrahlung | Three collimators to allow only synchrotron beam to sample |
Beam shape and intensity monitors | 23.6, 33.1 | Image beam and measure intensity | Camera images beam on screen, photodiode detects direct or scattered X-rays |
Quadrant beam position monitors | 28.0, 32.6 | Position and intensity of beam | After monochromator and mirrors |
Calibration foils | 32.9 | Energy calibration | Different foil materials to calibrate monochromator |
Shutter | 33.5 | Final shutter | Essential part of personnel safety system |