112
SOLEIL
HIGHLIGHTS
2013
In 2013, the Modeling, Methodology and Instrumentation section at SOLEIL
again presented a number of new instruments in the service of science. This year,
proposals from all divisions (Experimentation, Computers & Electronics and Technical
& Valorization Services) made it possible to offer diverse contributions showing,
yet again, how dynamic instrumentation is at SOLEIL. Naturally, the cross-disciplinary
approach of the groups is at the heart of this dynamism. On the AILES beamline,
a new cryogenic cell for infrared spectroscopy, on DESIRS, a new spectrometer for
gas phase studies, on PLEIADES, a new chamber for the production of nanoparticles.
In supporting laboratories, the study and development of heat sinks with high heat
transfer coefficients and the commissioning of a laboratory for the study of thermal
phenomena. The development of new detectors used for tomography applications
and a system of slits or secondary sources for the NANOSCOPIUM beamline,
with its unusual mechanical and thermal constraints. Finally, new acquisition boards
(SPI BOARD PACKAGE) for synchronizing multiple commands or samples with
the detector.
This transition period between the beamline construction phases and the operational
phase is an ideal time for the MMI section. Indeed, now we have the opportunity
to restructure our activities, with the aim of pooling skills to foster the emergence
of new projects. With instrumentation increasingly at the cutting edge, driven by
future Diffraction Limited Storage Rings and LUNEX5, it must meet extreme analysis
conditions (spatial, spectral and temporal resolutions). The success of SOLEIL’s
own research is equally challenging and fulfilling for the members of this section.
Indirectly, we have contributed to the scientific achievements presented in this
Highlights 2013, which makes us very proud!
Muriel Thomasset & Pascale Prigent
Heads of the "Modeling, Methodology and Instrumentation" Scientific Section
MODELING, METHODOLOGY AND INSTRUMENTATION
