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We have 21 laboratory courses (beamline practicals) using SPring-8 facilities.
Please note that the number of students for each course is limited and not all requests can be met.
In addition, your preferred BL practicals may have been changed due to cancellation caused by the BL mechanical problems.
BL01B1: Text >>>
Theme: in-situ XAFS Measurement of Catalyst Samples
Tomoya Uruga (JASRI/SPring-8)
The bending magnet beamline, BL01B1, is used for various applications of XAFS over a wide energy range from 3.8 to 113 keV. In the practical training course, we plan to show how to measure XAFS spectra, which covers alignment of X-ray optics and sample position. We will also demonstrate in-situ time-resolved quick scanning XAFS measurement of catalyst samples under reaction condition.
BL02B2: Text >>>
Theme: Practical Training for Powder Diffraction Experiment at BL02B2
Kim Jungeun (JASRI/SPring-8)
The high-energy and high-brilliance synchrotron X-ray at SPring-8 allows materials scientists to unravel structure-property relationship with electron distribution resolution using powder diffractometry. In the present training, we are planning to offer practical technique on how to select proper X-ray wavelength and capillary size, how to align beamline components, how to prepare powder sample and how to measure data for synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction experiment. If time permits, the fully automatic measurement system using a sample changer and image recognition will be shown.
BL04B1:Text >>>
Theme: In situ Observation of High-Pressure Phase Change of Simple Material (KCl)
Ken-ichi Funakoshi and Yuji Higo (JASRI/SPring-8)
The BL04B1 beamline is designed for conducting researches on the structures and physical properties under high-pressure. In the practice, we observe the high-pressure phase change of KCl using a large-volume multianvil device and an energy-dispersive X-ray diffraction. KCl is a well-known crystal which is reversibly-transformed from B1 to B2 phase with pressure. Precise phase boundary and lattice constants of KCl are determined from in situ X-ray diffraction analysis.
BL04B2:Text >>>
Theme: Disordered Structure Probed by High-energy X-ray Diffraction Technique
Shinji Kohara (JASRI/SPring-8)
High-brilliance and high-energy X-rays are one of the biggest advantages of SPring-8. The use of high-energy X-rays allows us to measure diffraction patterns up to high-reciprocal space in transmission geometry with small scattering angles and small correction terms, which provides more detailed and reliable structural information of disordered materials (glass, liquid, and amorphous materials) than has hitherto been available. In this course, we will focus on the structural analysis of disordered materials by the diffraction measurement. We will learn how we can obtain a reliable diffraction data for disordered materials and how we analyze the data. Furthermore we will try to perform structural modelling of disordered materials on the basis of diffraction data employing a computer simulation technique.
BL05SS:Text >>>
Theme: Beam Diagnostics of the SPring-8 Storage Ring using Undulator Radiation
Shiro Takano (JASRI/SPring-8)
The spectral, spatial, and temporal characteristics of the undulator radiation reflect the transversal and longitudinal properties of electron beam stored in the storage ring. In this laboratory course, we will provide an opportunity to measure the energy spectrum and the spatial profile of the undulator radiation and to see the effects of the emittance and the energy spread of the electron beam. Furthermore, this course will include observations of the temporal structure of the electron beam using an X-ray streak camera.
BL09XU: Text >>>
Theme: Probing Atomic Vibration using Nuclear Resonant Inelastic Scattering
Yoshitaka Yoda (JASRI/SPring-8)
Quantized vibrational motion is called a phonon, which is investigated by several spectroscopic methods such as Raman spectroscopy, inelastic X-ray scattering and neutron scattering. Its typical energy range is ~100 meV. Nuclear resonant scattering (NRS) is caused by a nuclear level, which has ~neV energy width. Every isotope has different nuclear level, so NRS has distinguished feature of just probing a specific isotope. Recently biochemical materials such as an enzyme have been intensively studied by NRS to focus on its active center in the complicated system. In the beamline practical, we will introduce a high-resolution monochromator and a fast timing detector, which have crucial roles to realize this spectroscopy at synchrotron radiation and a model sample will be measured in the cryostat.
BL10XU: Text >>>
Theme: High pressure X-ray Diffraction Measurement in a Diamond Anvil Cell
Yasuo Ohishi and Naohisa Hirao (JASRI/SPring-8)
The undulator beamline BL10XU is dedicated for X-ray diffraction experiments at high pressure and low/high temperature using diamond anvil cells (DACs). The high-resolution monochromatic angle-dispersive X-ray diffraction obtained at BL10XU allow us to accurate structural analysis in crystals submitted to extreme pressures. To have a better understanding of high-pressure research using a combination of synchrotron radiation and a DAC technique through this BL practice course, in situ high-pressure X-ray diffraction experiments will be carried out.
BL12XU: Text >>>
Theme: Hard X-ray Spectroscopy at carbon K-edge: Inelastic X-ray Scattering
Nozomu Hiraoka (NSRRC/SPring-8)
Brilliant and energy-tunable third-generation synchrotron radiation sources allow us to carry out various types of spectroscopic experiments in the hard x-ray region. The undulator beamline BL12XU is primarily designed for resonant and non-resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS and NIXS) experiments. Participants at our course will learn basic ideas of inelastic x-ray scattering. In practice, we will perform a NIXS experiment: We will measure carbon K-edge (around 284 eV) in diamond, graphite, and C60 fullerene, using 10-keV x-rays.
(This abstract was revised on Sep. 2, 2011)
BL14B2: Text >>>
Theme: in-situ XAFS Measurement of Catalyst Samples
Tetsuo Honma (JASRI/SPring-8)
The bending magnet beamline, BL14B2, is used for various applications of XAFS over a wide energy range from 3.8 to 72 keV. In the practical training course, we plan to show how to measure XAFS spectra, which covers alignment of X-ray optics and sample position. We will also demonstrate in-situ time-resolved quick scanning XAFS measurement of catalyst samples under reaction condition.
BL17SU: Text >>>
Theme: Site-selective Observations of the Electronic States for Solid and Liquid Phase Molecules by Means of Soft X-ray Emission Spectroscopy.
Takashi Tokushima, Yuka Horikawa and Masaki Oura (RIKEN/SPring-8)
Soft x-ray emission spectroscopy is a technique which is applicable to investigation of electronic structure of various systems such as solid, liquid and gaseous species. Soft x-ray beamline BL17SU is equipped with the High Efficiency Photon Analyzer (HEPA) which is aimed at advancing site-selective observations of the electronic states for liquid phase molecules by means of soft x-ray emission spectroscopy. In the course, the participants will learn a principle of the HEPA as well as the liquid flow-cell, and gain experience in soft x-ray absorption and emission specroscopies for the typical samples, such as acetate in aqueous solution and in solid salt.
BL19B2: Text >>>
Theme: X-ray Powder Diffraction Experiment
Keiichi Osaka and Masugu Sato (JASRI/SPring-8)
X-ray powder diffraction technique is powerful tool for structural analysis of various materials. Utilization of synchrotron radiation to this technique ensures the efficient experiment for the researcher of new functional
material because it realize high speed measurement and high quality data. In this practical training course, we plan to let you experience the measurement and the analysis of X-ray powder diffraction from reference samples using Debye-Scherrer camera with automatic sample changer at BL19B2. This course's purpose is to let XRD beginners know what kind of information about materials can be obtained from X-ray powder diffraction.
BL19LXU: Text >>>
Theme: Pump and Probe Technique for Picosecond Time-resolved X-ray Diffraction
Yoshihito Tanaka and Kiminori Ito (RIKEN/SPring-8)
The pulsed time structure of synchrotron radiation (SR) and the synchronization technique between SR and femtosecond pulsed laser enable pump and probe measurements with 40 ps time resolution. Application of the technique to x-ray diffraction makes us to investigate fast structural dynamics in sub-nanosecond time scale. Furthermore, an x-ray free electron laser named SACLA, generating intense femtosecond pulsed x-rays, will achieve the femtosecond time-resolution for the observation of ultrafast atomic motion. The course will introduce the students to the timing control and monitoring techniques of the SR and laser pulses, and demonstration of the picosecond time-resolved x-ray diffraction measurement for lattice dynamics of a single semiconductor crystal at BL19LXU.
BL20B2: Text >>>
Theme: Micro-Tomography Experiment
Kentaro Uesugi and Masato Hoshino (JASRI/SPring-8)
Micro-tomography experiments are carried out at many synchrotron radiation facilities in the world. The basic technique of the tomography is using absorption contrast of specimen. In the practice, examples of absorption based micro-tomography will be explained. Some test specimen will be measured and reconstructed with GPU computing system for the demonstration.
http://www-bl20.spring8.or.jp/bl20b2/CS2011/
BL27SU: Text >>>
Theme: Soft X-ray Photoabsorption Spectroscopy using Fluorescence Yield and Electron Yield Method.
Yusuke Tamenori (JASRI/SPring-8)
The beamline BL27SU is used for NEXAFS applications in the soft X-ray energy region (0.17-2.2 keV). In the practical training course, the participants will experience how to measure soft X-ray NEXAFS spectrum. The participants will gain experience in sample preparation, sample alignment inside a vacuum chamber, and data acquisition. NEXAFS spectra will be measured by means of the total electron yield method and the partial fluorescence yield method using a solid state detector.
BL38B1: Text >>>
Theme: Data Collection and S-SAD Phasing of Protein Crystals
Kazuya Hasegawa (JASRI/SPring-8)
Phase problem is a major difficulty in protein crystallography. Recently, S-SAD phasing method has been got attention because it does not need heavy atom derivative and is expected to improve the throughput of structure determination. On the other hand, it has a potential difficulty because of the small anomalous signal of sulfur atom. Therefore, the precise measurement of the anomalous signal is crucial. In this exercise, we plan to collect diffraction data from a protein crystal with various condition and examine what is important for the successful structure determination by S-SAD phasing.
BL39XU: Text >>>
Theme: Handling of X-ray Polarization and Application to X-ray Magnetic Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy
Motohiro Suzuki, Naomi Kawamura and Masaichiro Mizumaki (JASRI/SPring-8)
X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) is a useful tool to investigate magnetic properties because of an element specificity, electronic shell selectivity and angular-momentum sensitivity. In particular, unnecessary ultrahigh-vacuum in hard X-ray region is effective to measure the XMCD under multiple extreme conditions such as high-magnetic field, extreme low temperature, and high pressure. To measure XMCD spectra with high accuracy, it is necessary to optimize the tuning of the relation among the undulator, monochromator, and X-ray phase retarder (XPR) precisely; that is, the undulator gap and the XPR condition must be adjusted according to the X-ray energy. In addition, a helicity-modulation technique, which provides a dichroic signal of less than 0.01% and with a good signal-to-noise ratio, requires a combination of fast switching of the helicity and a phase-sensitive (lock-in) detection system. Therefore, extremely high-quality XMCD spectra are obtained in a short acquisition time.
In this study, you can understand polarization control using XPR and the basis of the helicity-modulation method.
BL40XU: Text >>>
Theme: Microbeam Small-angle X-ray Diffraction of Hair
Noboru Ohta (JASRI/SPring-8)
BL40XU is a high-flux beamline. Microbeam small-angle x-ray diffraction is one of the applications of high-flux x-ray available at BL40XU. We plan to provide training on adjustment of pinhole optics, data collection and analysis using hair as an experimental sample.
BL40B2: Text >>>
Theme: Small-angle Scattering Experiments
Naoto Yagi (JASRI/SPring-8)
Small-angle scattering/diffraction experiments require sophisticated optics (monochromator, focusing mirror, slits) and a detector system. Examples at small-angle beamlines (BL40B2 and BL40XU) will be explained. As a typical application, a protein solution scattering experiment will be conducted at BL40B2 with some instructions on the data analysis. Instrumentation for time-resolved experiments is also explained.
BL43IR: Text >>>
Theme: Microspectroscopy using Infrared Synchrotron Radiation
Taro Moriwaki (JASRI/SPring-8)
BL43IR provides infrared radiation of high brilliance from a large bending radius (39.3 m) bending magnet. The beamline is therefore suitable for the microspectroscopy applications at the diffraction limit scale of approximately 10-100 micrometer depending on the wavelength. We plan to provide an opportunity to use the infrared microscope at the beamline of the practical training on adjustment of the optics, sample preparation (human hair cross-sectioning), adjustment of the microscope and measurements (two-dimensional mapping of the hair sample).
BL46XU: Text >>>
Theme: Hard X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Tomoyuki Koganezawa, Jin-Young Son, Hiroshi Oji and Yi-Tao Cui (JASRI/SPring-8)
Hard X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (HAXPES) is a powerful tool for observation of the distributions of chemical states from surface to bulk (several tens of nanometer). BL46XU is just a beamline used for this purpose and dedicated for industrial applications, which equipped with an undulator light source, double-crystal and channel-cut monochromators as well as a hemispherical type electron energy analyzer. The aim of this course is to learn the principle of HAXPES and gain experience of measuring photoelectron spectra of various materials with 8 keV monochromated X-ray.
BL47XU: Text >>>
This text was revised on Sept. 22, 2011.
Theme: Making of Micro/Nano-beam with Fresnel Zone Plate Optics
Yoshio Suzuki (JASRI/SPring-8)
The Fresnel zone plate (FZP) is a focusing/imaging optics widely used in the x-ray region. The FZP for x-rays is fabricated by recent nano-technology, and a few tens nm probe size has been achieved using FZP focusing optics and the third generation synchrotron radiation light sources. Unlike the conventional optical lens, the FZP is somewhat complicated optics. In the course, we will study, what is the characteristics of FZP, how the FZP works, how to make microprobe with FZP, and how to measure the probe size, etc, for deep understanding of x-ray fucusing/imaging optics. A demonstration of scanning microscopy is also planned.
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