In situ uniaxial pressure cell for x-ray and neutron scattering experiments

Gediminas Simutis; A. Bollhalder; M. Zolliker; Julia Küspert; Q. Wang; D. Das; F. Van Leeuwen; O. Ivashko; Olof Gutowski; J. Philippe; T. Kracht; P. Glaevecke; T. Adachi; M. V. Zimmermann; S. Van Petegem; H. Luetkens; Zurab Guguchia; J. Chang; Yasmine Sassa; M. Bartkowiak; Marc Janoschek

doi:10.1063/5.0114892

In situ uniaxial pressure cell for x-ray and neutron scattering experiments
Journal article, 2023

We present an in situ uniaxial pressure device optimized for small angle x-ray and neutron scattering experiments at low-temperatures and high magnetic fields. A stepper motor generates force, which is transmitted to the sample via a rod with an integrated transducer that continuously monitors the force. The device has been designed to generate forces up to 200 N in both compressive and tensile configurations, and a feedback control allows operating the system in a continuous-pressure mode as the temperature is changed. The uniaxial pressure device can be used for various instruments and multiple cryostats through simple and exchangeable adapters. It is compatible with multiple sample holders, which can be easily changed depending on the sample properties and the desired experiment and allow rapid sample changes.

Author

Gediminas Simutis

Paul Scherrer Institut

A. Bollhalder

Paul Scherrer Institut

M. Zolliker

Paul Scherrer Institut

Julia Küspert

University of Zürich

Q. Wang

University of Zürich

D. Das

Paul Scherrer Institut