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  • SLRI Presented Work Progress to International Advisory Committee (IAC)

    SLRI Presented Work Progress to International Advisory Committee (IAC)

    Professor Wing Commander Dr. Sarawut Sujitjorn, Chief Executive Officer of Synchrotron Light Research Institute (SLRI), and executives welcomed SLRI International Advisory Committee (IAC) coming for a meeting on 18-19 March 2019 at SLRI.

    The IAC came for the meeting to follow up work progress at SLRI in terms of accelerator operation, beamline implementation, user service provision, and provide SLRI with constructive comments, suggestions, and ideas to improve operation and service. The IAC is the committee which has played an important role in supporting implementation and work planning of SLRI.

    Results of the meeting will be very supportive and useful for SLRI to develop related operation, implementation and service to be the most efficient and effective for SLRI users.

  • Travel

    Travel

    Travel Institute

    Synchrotron light research Institute located within the suranaree University of technology, which is located along the Nakhon Ratchasima – Pak Thong Chai road (line 304)

    GPS

    Show location synchrotron light research Institute within the area, suranaree University of technology

     
    Travel by car,

    directions from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, there are 2 main path is the path phaholyothin – friendship and route Bangkok – Chachoengsao – Nakhon Ratchasima
     
    route phaholyothin – friendship

    , you can use Vibhavadi-Rangsit road, paholyothin road, or use ring road, Eastern or Western ring paholyothin road, at different levels, Bang PA-in to aim to Saraburi and then Saraburi turn right onto friendship road towards Nakhon Ratchasima

     
    About 17 km before reaching the town of Nakhon Ratchasima to a separate level, Nakhon Ratchasima-Khon Kaen-Nakhon Ratchasima left out into the interchange, turn right towards Pak Thong Chai road (line 304), then about 7 km from the junction turn right onto University Avenue, another 5 kilometers to the suranaree University of technology, the distance from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima 250 kilometers and takes about 3 hours.

     
     
    The route Bangkok – Chachoengsao – Nakhon Ratchasima

    from suwinthawong road towards Chachoengsao (road 304) along the road 304 through Chachoengsao to Nakhon Ratchasima via Pak Thong Chai to about 20 km, it will reach a junction, turn left onto University Avenue, towards the suranaree University of technology for this route takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes
     
    travel by bus

    You can take a bus from mo chit bus terminal (new bus station North-northeast) geared towards Nakhon Ratchasima bus terminal (bus terminal. New) bus. 1 journey to the. Nakhon Ratchasima 3, the company is air Korat development Ratchasima tour and suranaree air by leaving every half hour, 24 hours bus trip takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, fare 198 million from Nakhon Ratchasima bus terminal travel synchrotron light research Institute, which is located in the suranaree University of technology by bus(minibus) line 17 (color: white, purple), which will be parked at the transport suranaree University of technology (the fare is about 15 baht) or can travel by taxi (Fares, Mao 250 baht). taxi 0-4437-0999


    Taxi Korat

    Tel – 044-342255

  • Facilities

    Facilities

    Facilities

  • STR

    STR

    The storage ring is to store the electron beam for long period of time, and synchrotron radiation is emitted when electrons are curved in the magnetic field of the storage ring.

    Major parameters

    Beam energy1.0 GeV To 1.2 GeV
    Circumference81.3 m
    Stored beam current (nominal)100.0 mA
    LatticeDBA (Double Bend Achromat objective)
    Superperiod4
    Length of straight section5.2 m × 4
    Max RF voltage, V RF120 kV
    RF frequency, f RF118.000 MHz
    Harmonic number32
    Energy spread
    Energy loss per turn65.94 keV
    Synchrotron oscillation frequency, f s13.5 kHz
    Betatron tune, v x / v y4.75/2.82

    Magnet parameters Bending magnet

    Number of bending magnets=8
    Bending radius ( ρ )=2.78 m
    Deflection angle ( ß )=45.0 ° ( 0.785398 rad )
    Path Length (l)=2.1834 m
    Magnetic Field (B)=1.2 T
    Magnet type : C-type

    Quadrupole magnet

    Number of quadrupole families=4

    QF1

    The number of QF1 magnets=8
    Mechanical core length=0.290 m
    Effective length=0.323 m
    Maximum current=500 A
    B/I slope=0.025738 T/m. A

    QD2

    The number of QD2 magnets=8
    Mechanical core length=0.290 m
    Effective length=0.323 m
    Maximum current=500 A
    B/I slope=0.025745 T/m. A

    QF3

    The number of QF3 magnets=8
    Mechanical core length=0.290 m
    Effective length=0.323 m
    Maximum current=400 A
    B/I slope=0.026045 T/m. A

    QD4

    The number of QD4 magnets=8
    Mechanical core length=0.290 m
    Effective length=0.323 m
    Maximum current=400 A
    B/I slope=0.026546 T/m. A

    Sextupole magnet

    Number of sextupole families=2

    SF

    The number of SF magnets=8
    Mechanical core length=0.15 m
    Maximum current=13.0 A
    B/I slope=5.4733 T/m 2. A

    SD

    The number of SD magnets=8
    Mechanical core length=0.20 m
    Maximum current=13.0 A
    B/I slope=5.4885 T/m 2. A

    Steering magnet

    Horizontal steering magnet

    Number of horizontal steering magnet=16
    Mechanical core length=0.1 m
    Effective length=0.16 m
    Maximum current=25 A
    Pole gap=0.16 m
    Magnetic field=0.080 T
    Magnet type=H Type Solid

    Vertical steering magnet

    Number of Vertical steering magnet=12
    Mechanical core length=0.1 m
    Effective length=0.23 m
    Maximum current=25 A
    Pole gap=0.161 m
    Magnetic field=0.038 T
    Magnet type=H Type Solid

    Injection septum magnet (S-SMI)

    Bending radius ( ρ )=2.78 m
    Deflection angle ( ß )=15.0 ° ( 0.2617994 rad )
    Path Length (l)=0.8725774 m
    Magnetic Field (B)=1.199 T
    Maximum current=5000 – 8050 A
    Pulse width=250 µs

    Bump magnet(S-BMP1,S-BMP2 and S-BMP3)

    Mechanical core length=0.295 m
    Maximum current=700 – 2915 A
  • Overview synchrotron light and experiment station

    Overview synchrotron light and experiment station

              The synchrotron light (Beamline) is a group of devices that deliver energy electron from the band the retention of the electron to the experiment station at the synchrotron light generally consists of vacuum tube (vacuum tube) glass integrated light (collimating mirror) system selected energy light (stray) mirrors to focus light (focusing mirror) system (slit system) and other devices for customizable optical characteristics to requirements at the tip of the synchrotron light with experiment station, which has a system of measurement for experimental techniques specific

              Currently, the Siam photon laboratory system, conveyor light  10 system for which has installed the experiment station. the 12 stations , both open, then, is that during the test, use the following:

    The synchrotron light at 1.1 W: Multiple X-ray Techniques (MXT)  technique, absorption of x-rays (X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy, XAS) energy from 4 to 18 keV system conveyor light that combines experimental techniques that use x-rays for both absorption interference and fluorescent x-rays can provide information on the elemental composition, crystal structure and structure-level atoms of the sample.

    The synchrotron light 1.2 W: X-ray Imaging and X-ray Tomographic Microscopy (XTM)  synchrotron light for CT imaging small objects is a system conveyor light can be if an image inside of an object, for example by using x-rays, and not destroy the sample can be analyzed aware of the composition of trace elements in the various conveyor system

    The synchrotron light at 1.3 W: Small/Wide Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS/WAXS)  for the study of the structure of nanometer scale by the technique of Small Angle X-ray Scattering system, conveyor light using the scattering of x-rays indicate the arrangement of the molecular size, shape, structure of the sample in nanometer

    The synchrotron light 2.2: Time-resolved X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (TRXAS) for the study of the structure at an atomic level, by the technique of X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy system, conveyor optical techniques absorption of x-rays used to study the structure of the sample at the atomic level. following the change of the sample under the influence of environmental conditions such as temperature, pressure, gas, electric current and potential difference, because used in the study to develop chemical catalysts, fuel cells, batteries, etc.

    5.1 experimental station BL3. 2Ua: PES

    Experiment station BL3. 2Ua: PES (Photoelectron Emission Spectroscopy) for the study of the electronic structure on the surface by the technique of Photoelectron Emission Spectroscopy is a technique for measuring the liberation of electrons by light, synchrotron tron in the near ultraviolet and x-rays, low energy, to study the energy value, the electrons come off the surface of the sample when the light synchrotron tron come incidence, such as the detection of adulteration and chemical structure, the surface area of the sample, etc.

    5.2 experimental station BL3. 2Ub: PEEM

    Experiment station BL3. 2Ub: PEEM (Photoelectron Emission Microscopy)  for imaging surface by the technique of Photoemission Electron Microscopy is a system conveyor light that can create an image from an electron release from the surface samples when the light synchrotron tron incidence may choose to take only the area you are interested in nanometer level, both also studied the chemical composition in the various areas that are shooting immediately, such as education, stripes and blame it on the metal surface corrosion of metal surfaces, various thin film and coating

    The synchrotron light 4.1: Infrared Spectroscopy and Imaging (ISI)  for the review and study the molecular structure of the substance by virtue of optical absorption in the near-infrared radiation is a technique optical absorption in the near infrared rays to analysis, monitoring and study of the structure among the atoms that show specific properties (functional group) of the molecule organic compound can classify the type of structure and the chemical bonds such as biomolecule polymer for the development of rubber products, food, medicine and cosmetics, can also be used microscopy techniques infrared in the study sample is small, such as cells, plant cells, animal hair and fiber, etc.

    The synchrotron light at 5.2: X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS), SUT-NANOTEC-SLRI XAS Beamline for the study of the structure at an atomic level, by the technique of X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy is a technique for absorption of x-rays to study the type and chemical composition of the elements present in the sample can also be told to arrange the booking atoms around, suitable for a variety of research, research, sample, either solid, liquid, and gas

    8.1 experimental station BL6a: DXL

    Experiment station BL6a: DXL (Deep X-ray Lithography) , for production parts, mechanical miniature size by the technique of Deep X-ray Lithography is a technique for bath x-rays, for production parts, comma, three-dimensional level µm (1 in 1,000 mm), this technique can be applied in various industries such as parts mechanical small gear clock sensor parts mould, comma, including the study of political change image when the object is illuminated with x-rays.

    8.2 experimental station BL6b: micro-XRF

    Experiment station BL6b: Micro-XRF (Micro-X-ray Fluorescence)  for the study type and the distribution of elemental composition in the samples by the technique of micro-X-ray Fluorescence is a technique for bearing x-rays to monitor and track the composition of trace elements in the atomic level, such as stone, metal, or examples of creatures such as leaves, trees, etc., can also study the distribution of various trace elements, by creating a glowing x-rays

    The synchrotron light 7.2 W: Macromolecular Crystallography (MX)  for the study of the structure of large molecules by the technique of Macromolecular Crystallography is a technique to study the three-dimensional structure of a biomolecule such various proteins can understand the structures and functions the function of the protein and various substances entering the reaction with the protein, which is of paramount importance to research in the fields of medicine, biology, such as improving the function of various enzymes, etc.

    The synchrotron light at 8: X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS)  for the study of the structure at an atomic level, by the technique of X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy is a technique for absorption of x-rays for the study, the type of the elements and the arrangement of the atoms around the atom of the element of interest is also used to identify the oxidation state of the element, including study characteristics, chemical bonding, symmetry, area di Taser, etc. examples of research that can be done at the synchrotron light of this, such as ceramics, electric, additives, catalyst semiconductor, fuel cell, and Antiques, including trace elements, calcium, sulphur in natural product and phosphorus in the soil, etc.


    For details, synchrotron light and experiment station, including contact Manager, synchrotron light, see in the page web of each of the synchrotron light

  • Experimental Station

    Experimental Station

    Experimental Station

    The primary advantage of the TRXAS end-station is its ability to record complete X-ray absorption spectra simultaneously and rapidly. This makes it an ideal tool for in-situ measurements to monitor structural and electronic changes in samples under various environmental conditions, such as high temperature, pressure, or specific gas atmospheres.

    In-situ Environmental System

    Currently, the institute provides a specialized Heating Cell designed to support a wide range of in-situ research applications, enabling simultaneous temperature control and atmospheric regulation.

    Technical Specifications

    FeatureDetails
    MaterialStainless Steel Body
    Body Dimensions45 x 45 x 70 mm
    Sample Holder16 mm diameter (pre-drilled hole)
    WindowsDual Kapton windows with water cooling system
    Heating Source6X Cartridge Heaters (8 mm OD, 250 W each)

    Temperature Control

    Maximum Operating Temperature973 K (700 °C)
    Ramp Rate5-20 °C/min
    ControllerEurotherm 2216e with K-type thermocouple
    Stability± 0.1 K

    Gas Atmosphere & Flow Control

    The cell is designed to accommodate various gas environments for catalytic and material study.

    Available GasesN2, O2, He, Ar, CO2 and H2
    Flow ControlAALBORG Mass Flow Controllers (MFCs)
    Flow Rate Ranges0–100 sccm and 0–25 sccm

    In-situ Battery System

    The cell structure consisted of a cap, anode, separator, cathode, spring, and case. The coin cell (CR2032) with an OD of 20 mm was used. To assembling the cell, an anode (Li foil, 0.75 mm thickness), separator (Celgard2400, 25 μm thickness), cathode (LFP) and spring (stainless steel, 0.3 mm thickness) were provided. Since the case and cap were made from stainless steel, they did not allow x-ray transmission. Thus, the aperture with OD 8 mm and sealed with Kapton film were provided.

    Coin Cell Analyzer 5V10mA Battery Testing System

    Technical Specifications

    AC InputAC 220V±10% 50Hz
    Power25 W
    ResolutionAD: 16bit; DA: 12bit
    Input≥1MΩ
    VoltageMeasuring RangeCharge:25mV~5V
    Discharge: 25mV~5V
    Discharge Min Voltage0V
    Accuracy± 0.1% of FS
    Stability± 0.1% of FS
    CurrentRangeCharge: 0.05mA~10mA
    Discharge: 0.05mA~10mA
    Accuracy± 0.1% of FS
    Stability± 0.1% of FS
    PowerOutput Power Per Channel0.05W
    Stability± 0.2% of FS
    TimeRise Time1ms (0~Full Range)
    Step Time≤ (365*24) hour/step
    Time Format 00:00:00 (h:min:s)
    Data AcquisitionIntervalsTime interval Δt:(1s~60000s)
    Voltage interval ΔU: (10mV~5V)
    Current interval ΔI: (0.02mA~10mA)
    Frequency1Hz
    ChargeMode of OperationCCC, CVC, CC & CVC
    End ConditionsVoltage, Current, Test Time, Capacity
    DischargeMode of OperationCCD, CPD
    End ConditionsVoltage, Current, Test Time, Capacity
    CycleCycles65535
    Steps63
    Nested FunctionMax three levels of loops

    Detector System

    To measure XAS spectrum, the position sensitive detector (PSD) is used.

    S3904–1024F

    NMOS Linear Image Sensor with Scintillator

    (Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.)

    NMOS linear image sensor consisting of 1024 pixels of an N-type diffusion layer formed on a P-type silicon substrate.

    Detection Method

    The use of an indirect detection method, employing an X-ray scintillator (150 μm thick CsI (Cesium Iodide) coated on a fiber optic plate) to convert X-rays into visible light, extended the sensor lifetime to over a year.

    ParameterSpecification
    TypeCurrent output type (with FOP)
    Image Size25.6 x 2.5 mm
    Number of Effective Pixels1024 x 1 pixels
    Pixel Size25 x 2500 μm
    Spectral Response Range360 to 1000 nm
    Line Rate (max.)1950 lines/s
    CoolingNon-cooled
    WIndow MaterialFiber optic plate
    PackageCeramic
    Measurement ConditionTyp. Ta=25 ℃, unless otherwise noted
    https://www.hamamatsu.com/us/en/product/optical-sensors/image-sensor/ccd-cmos-nmos-image-sensor/line-sensor/for-spectrophotometry/S3904-1024F.html

    Absorption Edges Accessible at BL2.2

    Click on each element with a  +  icon to view the available standard at BL2.2

  • Facility & Equipment Availability

    Facility & Equipment Availability

    Facility & Equipment Availability

    SLRI provides researchers at the BL2.2 TRXAS endstation with advanced in-situ facilities

    Supported Systems

    • Gas Handling

    Integrated mass flow controllers for diverse gas environments.

    • In-situ Environmental Cell

    Environmental cells supporting temperatures up to 700 °C.

    • Battery Charger

    Setups for battery cycling and electro-deposition monitoring.

    • Glove Box for Li-ion Battery

    Provides a moisture-free, inert environment for assembling lithium-ion batteries.

    Supported Lab

    CR2032 Coin Cell Case With Two Sides Kapton Window For In-situ XAS Measurement

    Siam Photon Laboratory (SPL) provides advanced instruments and facilities to support users:

    • Dry Lab Tools: pestle and mortar, tweezers, spatulas, etc.
    • Precision Balance (2-Decimal Place)
    • Analytical Balance (4-Decimal Place)
    • Fume Hood 
    • Hot Air Oven 
    • Mini Mill
    • Hydraulic Press 15 Ton
    • Magnetic stirrers

    If you require any additional equipment or have specific needs, please contact the staff in advance to ensure availability.

  • Proposal Submission to Beamline

    Proposal Submission to Beamline

    Proposal Submission to Beamline

    This page provides an overview of the steps involved in preparing, submitting, and carrying out an experiment on BL2.2. Please explore the sub-sections for detailed guidance. If you have any questions or require additional information, you are encouraged to contact the BL8 beamline staff for assistance.

    Access routes

    1. Standard Access

    Synchrotron Thailand runs three main Calls for Proposals each year. Proposals submitted via this route are evaluated by an independent peer review panel and successful applicants are allocated beamtime in the regular schedule. We strongly recommend contacting BL8 beamline staff before submission to discuss feasibility and the most suitable experimental configuration.

    How to apply: submit your proposal through the official user application system and follow the deadlines listed on the Synchrotron Thailand website. For pre-submission advice, contact the Proposals Office.

    1. Rapid Access

    Rapid Access is intended for short, urgent, or time-sensitive ex-situ experiments for example, proof of concept measurements or quick data required for responding to referees. Rapid Access requests are considered outside the main Calls and are assessed on a case by case basis.

    How to apply / who to contact: contact the Head, X-ray Spectroscopy section or beamline staff prior to submitting a Rapid Access request so the team can advise on feasibility and prioritisation. All Rapid Access applications must be submitted through the user application system.

    Beamline Submission Process

    All procedures can be found in the following document. Click to download

    Link: https://user.slri.or.th/beamapp/Account/login_Beamapp

    Estimate Your Beamline Shifts

    Standard Transmission measurements5 – 10 second/spectrum
    Endstation Preparation (Standard Exchange)2 – 3 hrs
    Post-Injection Beam Stabilization1 – 2 hrs
    In-situ Battery System Installation15 min
    In-situ Environmental Cell System Setup15 min

    Important

    Failure to submit the End of Experiment Feedback and/or the Experimental Report within the specified timeframe will be taken into consideration during the review of future beamtime proposals. Proposals may not be approved if the required reports from previous experiments have not been submitted.