Why choose X-ray Pair Distribution Function (PDF) at Diamond for your research?
Diamond is at the forefront of X-ray PDF research providing access to cutting-edge facilities and expert support. Our two operational beamlines, and a new dedicated PDF beamline in development, allow researchers to explore the local structures of crystalline, semi-crystalline, and amorphous materials with unmatched speed and precision. This state-of-the-art capability has been crucial in advancing knowledge across various fields, including amorphous materials, nanomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and energy storage solutions.
The I15-1 beamline, the first of its kind in Europe, delivers high-energy, high-flux, and low-background signals essential for high-quality PDF data. The upcoming “ARC” detector will further enhance data collection speed and quality, revolutionising PDF data acquisition. Our advanced technical capabilities enable researchers to gain deep insights into atomic interactions across diverse disciplines such as materials chemistry, solid-state physics, and earth sciences.
Furthermore, our expert scientists provide a range of services and flexible access modes to meet your experimental needs. We undertake an initial consultation to determine the most effect approach, collect data and process it to PDF data, providing a concise report outlining all of the experimental details. Throughout this process, our team will collaborate with the beamline experts to maximise the benefits of your PDF experiment and will be available to guide and assist you at every stage.
