Facilitating research in materials of both fundamental and applied nature, the VLSPGM beamline provides high resolution, low energy spectroscopic studies.
Equipped with a solid state absorption chamber Users can perform experiments requiring techniques such as
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X-ray absorption spectroscopy (TEY, total and partial FLY)
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X-ray excited optical luminescence spectroscopy (XEOL)
VLS-PGM supports material samples stable in ultra high vacuum in a variety of forms, including thin films, pressed pellets, metal chunks, and powders. Some sample temperature controls are available.
We invite Users and Collaborators to discuss their proposal with the Beamline Staff before the submission deadline. This is crucial for a careful assessment of the experiment feasibility.
11ID2: The Variable Line Spacing Plane Grating Monochromator Beamline
Extreme Ultraviolet (15-250eV)
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Cook, Brian Kawenski; Beatty, Karsyn; Woolcock, Luke; Zuin, Lucia; Gibson, Charlotte E. et al. (2025). An investigation into the role of alkaline scrubbing in spodumene flotation using X-Ray Absorption Near-Edge Structure (XANES) spectroscopy. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly , 1-13. 10.1080/00084433.2025.2566580.
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Murhula, Espoir M.; Wang, Wennie; Lambiv Dzemua, Gideon; Lim, Suk Gyu; Schatte, Gabriele et al. (2025). Unveiling the Amphoteric Surface Reactivity of Montebrasite using Spectroscopic and First-Principles Methods. Journal of Physical Chemistry C . 10.1021/acs.jpcc.5c04541.
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Qu, Jingyi; Xie, Zhong; Bicket, Isobel C.; Yuan, Hui; Zuin, Lucia et al. (2025). Insights into Fast-Charge-Induced Cracking and Bulk Structural Deterioration of Ni-Rich Layered Cathodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS Nano . 10.1021/acsnano.5c07347.
