Operational

Now

Source characteristics

Superbend

Energy range

5.5-17 keV

Monochromator #1

Double crystal

Calculated flux (1.9 GeV, 400 mA)

2 x 10¹¹ photons/s through a 100-µm-diameter aperture with a convergence angle of 1.5 mrad

Resolving power (E/ΔE)

7000

Monochromator #2

Double multilayer

Calculated flux (1.9 GeV, 400 mA)

4 x 10¹³ photons/s with a convergence angle of 3 mrad

Resolving power (E/ΔE)

100

Endstations

Hutch

Detectors

Monochromator #1: 3 x 3 array CCD, ADSC Q315
Monochromator #2: MAR 165 in fast frame transfer mode

Calculated spot size at sample (FWHM)

Monochromator #1: 65 x 150 µm
Monochromator #2: 100 x 200 µm

Samples

Format

Monochromator #1: Single-crystal biomolecules
Monochromator #2: Solutions

Preparation

Support lab available (Bldg. 6, Rm. 2105)

Sample environment

Monochromator #1: Cryofrozen crystals
Monochromator #2: Liquid cell

Special notes

Computers for data processing and analysis are available. Laser system in visible and UV range for time-resolved small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS) mode will be available in Fall 2003.

Scientific applications

Biological crystallography; multiple-wavelength anomalous diffraction (MAD), SAXS

Local contacts

Name: Greg Hura
Phone: (510) 495-2697
Fax: (510) 486-5298

Name: Scott Classen
Phone: (510) 495-2697

Spokesperson

Name: John Tainer
Affiliation: The Scripps Research Institute
Phone: (858) 784-8119
Fax: (858) 784-2289