Abstract
The experience of two years of operation of the ESRF Dispersive XAS beamline is reviewed. The examples of experiments performed show that the advent of third generation sources has given a new perspective to the field of X-ray absorption in the dispersive mode. The achievement of an aberration-free horizontal focal spot of- 20 ktm FWHM has opened up unique possibilities for performing X-ray absorption studies in extreme conditions of temperature and pressure. The implementation of quarter wave plates has allowed extremely accurate XMCD and nanosecond-resolved XMCD using the pump-probe scheme to be recorded. However, the reduction of source size combined to the lengthening of beamlines have introduced new problems related to the much higher sensitivity to beam instabilities amplified by phase contrast phenomena. Possibilities for the future have been investigated and shall be discussed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
