In order to achieve even higher frame rates of up to 100 kHz, the P61A beamline from PETRA III has been selected as the experimental facility for 2024 and 2025. In addition to a more spacious experimental environment, the beamline is characterized by a photon energy range of 20-200 keV.
The experimental setup used for beamline P07 will be adapted for the investigations on the new beamline in order to meet the new environmental conditions. As with the previous system, a robotic system is again used for the automated sample change of our standard samples.
In addition to a larger working area, a lead enclosure complements the new test setup. This is used to shield the high-energy primary and secondary radiation generated during the process, thereby preventing damage to our electronics and sensors. In addition to possible scanner movement, relative movement is again achieved via a high-speed axis, as in the old setup.
Through the use of different optical systems and lasers with different wavelengths, our modular system offers the possibility of mapping a wide range of different applications. In particular, various steels, copper, and aluminum alloys have been used to date with laser beam sources in the visible and near-infrared wavelength range. The following image shows a fraction of the system technology and laser beam sources that are set up in front of the beamline. The laser radiation and control lines are routed into the experimental hut via a labyrinth guide.
The test setup is controlled and monitored from an adjacent control hut. Thanks to the use of video cameras, pre-written scripts, and automated storage algorithms, the test is highly automated, except for the input of the desired parameters.
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