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The D8 Discover is a new, state-of-the-art powder diffractometer from Bruker. It allows for automatic sample switching of reflection and transmission samples, and thin films. We can measure using a Cu and Mo source, and the system is equipped with a large area detector to facilitate PDF studies, fast in-situ experiments and texture analysis.
Instrument data
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Cu and Mo tube X-ray source (switchable point and line focus)
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Theta-Theta configuration
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Dectris Eiger R 500K detector
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Available optics: parallel beam Göbel mirror for Cu, focusing Göbel mirror for Mo
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DaVinci concept for easy swapping of components
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Eulerian cradle with xy stage for stress measurements and thin film studies
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Sample changer for up to 90 samples
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Motorized anti-scatter screen
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Laser positioning system
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TOPAS, LEPTOS, TEXTURE and EVA software for data analysis and fitting
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In-situ cells:
- MRI HT heating/cooling cell (-150°C – 1500°C in two configurations)
- Anton Paar XRK 900 (up to 900°C and 10bar)
Contact person
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Michal Strach
- Senior Research Engineer, CMAL, Physics