Extended X-ray absorption fine structure in dispersive mode

Extended X-ray absorption fine structure in dispersive mode

2014 It has been possible to disperse the X-ray beam provided by the storage ring DCI at LURE in order to perform fast EXAFS experiments (~ 1 s). The weak divergence of the synchrotron beam opens up the possibility of achieving a very good energy resolution. The first data collected with a solid-state detector array (RETICON) show that kinetic studies with a time scale lower than 1/10 s could b...

Extended X-ray absorption fine structure of bimetallic nanoparticles

Electronic and magnetic properties strongly depend on the structure of the material, especially on the crystal symmetry and chemical environment. In nanoparticles, the break of symmetry at the surface may yield different physical properties with respect to the corresponding bulk material. A useful tool to investigate the electronic structure, magnetic behaviour and local crystallographic struct...

Modulated excitation extended X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy.

The sensitivity of extended X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy (EXAFS) for minute structural changes can be enhanced by combination with the modulated excitation approach and making use of phase sensitive analysis. A modulated EXAFS experiment of a reversible periodic Pd to PdO partial oxidation has been simulated in order to understand the effect of the phase sensitive analysis on th...

Stopped-flow X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy in Dispersive Mode

Photon interference x-ray absorption fine structure

We report about a fine structure in x-ray absorption spectra, named photon interference x-ray absorption fine structure (pXAFS). pXAFS is due to the interference of x-rays inside the sample and extends across absorption edges. Using a platinum foil pXAFS was measured in a high precision absorption experiment. Excellent agreement with a theoretical pXAFS simulation is achieved in the energy rang...