High-energy X-ray diffraction beamline: BL04B2 at SPring-8

High-energy X-ray diffraction beamline, one of the bending-magnet beamline at SPring-8, was constructed, for the diffraction and scattering experiments at high energy (E>37.8 keV). A single-bounce, bent-crystal monochromator that deflects the beam horizontally is adopted for the use of high-energy, modest-resolution, and focused X-rays. Four kinds of experimental device were equipped in tandem in the experimental hutch. This beamline has the advantage for structural studies in amorphous and liquid, and high-pressure diffraction experiments which need high penetration ability. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.