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

F. Van Leeuwen

Paul Scherrer Institut

O. Ivashko

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY)

Olof Gutowski

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY)

J. Philippe

University of Zürich

Paul Scherrer Institut

T. Kracht

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY)

P. Glaevecke

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY)

T. Adachi

Sophia University

M. V. Zimmermann

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY)

S. Van Petegem

Paul Scherrer Institut

H. Luetkens

Paul Scherrer Institut

Zurab Guguchia

Paul Scherrer Institut

J. Chang

University of Zürich

Yasmine Sassa

Chalmers, Physics, Materials Physics

M. Bartkowiak

Paul Scherrer Institut

Marc Janoschek

University of Zürich

Paul Scherrer Institut

Review of Scientific Instruments

0034-6748 (ISSN) 1089-7623 (eISSN)

Vol. 94 1 013906

Realization of Novel Low‐Dimensional Skyrmion Systems

Swedish Research Council (VR) (2017-05078), 2019-06-01 -- 2021-12-31.

Subject Categories

Accelerator Physics and Instrumentation

Condensed Matter Physics

DOI

10.1063/5.0114892

PubMed

36725613

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