Optimizing the accuracy and precision of the single-pulse Laue technique for synchrotron photo-crystallography

J Synchrotron Radiat. 2010 Jul;17(4):479-85. doi: 10.1107/S0909049510019710. Epub 2010 May 29.

Abstract

The accuracy that can be achieved in single-pulse pump-probe Laue experiments is discussed. It is shown that with careful tuning of the experimental conditions a reproducibility of the intensity ratios of equivalent intensities obtained in different measurements of 3-4% can be achieved. The single-pulse experiments maximize the time resolution that can be achieved and, unlike stroboscopic techniques in which the pump-probe cycle is rapidly repeated, minimize the temperature increase due to the laser exposure of the sample.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Copper / chemistry
  • Crystallography / methods*
  • Iodides / chemistry
  • Lasers / adverse effects
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Synchrotrons*
  • X-Ray Diffraction / methods

Substances

  • Iodides
  • Copper
  • cuprous iodide