Molecular Metrology Small Angle X-Ray Scattering

Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) is used to obtain detailed information about electron density distribution and molecular assemblies in the 1-100 nm size range. This equipment uses a high brilliance Rigaku Osmic X-ray source with focusing optics. The sample chamber is a unique design equipped with automatic sample changer and provision for introducing image plate for wide angle X-ray scattering measurements. In addition it is equipped with a variable temperature sample holder. The scattered X-rays are collected with a 2-D wire array detector which is interfaced to the computer.