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ALS Beamlines: 4.2.2 , 5.0.1 , 5.0.2 , 5.0.3 , 8.2.1 , 8.2.2 , 8.3.1 , 12.3.1

Beamline Name 12.3.1
Beamline Website http://bl1231.als.lbl.gov/
Owner/Operator SIBYLS
Operational (general use) yes
%Time available (general use) 25
Beamline Schedule http://bl1231.als.lbl.gov/schedule/
Experiments MAD, SAXS
Source Superbend
Ring Current(mA) 400mA
Average Beam Lifetime 8 hrs between fills
Spot Size 1: 65 x 150 micron 2: 100 x 200 micron
Optics 2 monochromators and detectors - see below
Flux Calculated flux (1.9 GeV, 400 mA)
Flux Details 1: 2 x 10^11 photons through a 100 micron diamter aperature with a convergence angle of 1.5 mrad. 2: 4 x 10^13 photons with a convergence angle of 3 mrad
Wavelength Min (Å) 0.72
Wavelength Max (Å) 4
Monochromator 1: Double Crystal 2: Double Multilayer
Crystal type 1: Si(111) 2: multilayers
Mirrors ?
Mirror Cutoff ?
Special Capabilities PX --> Proteros Free Mounting System. PX --> SSRL-style Sample Automounting System. SAXS --> 96 sample liquid handing robot.
Other Instrumentation ?
Goniometer ?
Pin Length any
Restrictions ?
xtal-detector Distance 130mm -1700mm
Detector 1: ADSC Q315 2: MAR 165 in fast frame transfer mode
Detector Details Laser system in visible and UV range for time-resolved small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS) mode available
2theta range Yes
Cryo Capability Oxford Cryostream
Lab Facilities Support lab available
Biohazard upon request
Software we probably have it.
Hardware Computers for data processing and analysis are available.
Backup Devices DVD robot for automated data backups.
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