Beamline Phone Number:
+44 (0) 1235 778711
Principal Beamline Scientist:
Alessandro Bombardi
Tel: +44 (0) 1235 778087
E-mail: alessandro.bombardi@diamond.ac.uk
Email: sarnjeet.dhesi@diamond.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1235 778056
On I16 we have several sample environments, including cryostats, that allow electric fields to be applied across a sample during x-ray diffraction measurements. In this method, an electric field is applied to a single crystal while simultaneously collecting X-ray diffraction data. The combination of electric fields and X-ray diffraction provides valuable insights into the structural and electronic changes occurring in the crystal.
The application of an electric field during X-ray diffraction experiments offers several advantages:
Overall, the combination of electric fields and X-ray diffraction in single crystal studies allows researchers to investigate the interplay between crystal structure, electronic properties, and external stimuli. This technique provides valuable insights into the behaviour of materials under different electric field conditions and helps advance our understanding of fundamental properties and potential applications of various crystalline systems.
All power sources can be remotely controlled and scripted from the beamline control computer.
Model |
Voltage Range |
Current Range |
Notes |
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Keithley 2410 1100 V |
±200 mV → ±1000 V |
±1 μA → ±1 A |
Source Meter, can also measure current/ voltage |
Agilent 33220A Arbitrary waveform generator |
10 mV → 10V peak-to-peak |
NA |
Various shapes available, Frequency: 1 uHz – 20 MHz |
Trek High Voltage Amplifier |
Amplifies to 10 kV |
0 – 2 mA |
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If you have any comments, suggestions or corrections, please contact a member of the beamline staff.
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