Design of a high-precision double crystal tunable monochromator

摘要

This paper describes a UHV-compatible double crystal monochromator with independent drives for 2 linear and 2 angular crystal motions. Precise angular crystal positioning is achieved by using a spindle with a double gimbal mechanism, which converts linear motion of 0.1 micron to an angular motion of 0.042 arcsec. In order to decrease thermal distortions the crystal intercepting white beam is watercooled.