HPCAT: A Static Compression Science Sector at the Advance Photon Source
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Static compression is a useful tool to investigate the materials properties and phase behavior both under uniaxial stress and hydrostatic pressure. From evaluation of the equation of state (P-V-T relationship) to a discovery of near-room temperature superconductivity, the use of diamond anvil cells (DAC) and large-volume presses (LVP) as devices for static compression experiments that couple with synchrotron-based x-ray diffraction, spectroscopy, and imaging techniques achieved pioneering, paradigm defining scientific advancements in multidisciplinary fields for the past two decades. High-Pressure Collaborative Access Team (HPCAT) is a sector at the Advanced Photon Source dedicated to developing multiple synchrotron-based x-ray techniques to maximize the utility of DAC and portable-LVP techniques to advance compression science. The beamlines are optimized to adapt various sample environments under extreme P-T conditions. HPCAT is comprised of two insertion device beamlines, one for diffraction and the other for spectroscopy, and two bending magnet beamlines, one for general purpose and the other for white-beam application, respectively. As a result, each beamline’s specification and applications are introduced.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 1561516
- Journal Information:
- Nippon Kessho Gakkai-Shi, Vol. 61, Issue 3; ISSN 0369-4585
- Publisher:
- The Crystallographic Society of JapanCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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