A versatile liquid-jet setup for the European XFEL

The SPB/SFX instrument of the European XFEL provides unique possibilities for high-throughput serial femtosecond crystallography. This publication presents the liquid-jet sample delivery setup of this instrument. The setup is compatible with state-of-the-art gas dynamic virtual nozzle systems as well as high-viscosity extruders and provides space and flexibility for other liquid injection devices and future upgrades. The liquid jets are confined in a differentially pumped catcher assembly and can be replaced within a couple of minutes through a load-lock. A two-microscope imaging system allows visual control of the jets from two perspectives.

Source: Journal of Synchrotron Radiation - February 22, 2019 Category: Physics Authors: Schulz, J. Bielecki, J. Doak, R.B. D ö rner, K. Graceffa, R. Shoeman, R.L. Sikorski, M. Thute, P. Westphal, D. Mancuso, A.P. Tags: FEL physics instrumentation liquid jets sample delivery research papers Source Type: research