High pressure crystallography is used to study the physical structure of materials under high pressure using X-ray diffraction analysis. This technique is particularly relevant for earth sciences, high pressure materials synthesis study or optimization, and high resolution macromolecular structure determination.

Typically, Diamond Anvil Cells are used to apply pressure on small samples (typically smaller than 200 microns). The X-ray beam has to be concentrated onto a small area in order to avoid hitting any part of the cell. Usually short wavelength radiation is used to decrease absorption from the diamond cell.

Two-dimensional multilayer optics coupled with high brilliance microfocus sources can provide a highly collimated intense beam leading to diffraction signals with good signal to noise ratios. With unique single reflection 2D multilayer optics for Mo radiation, Xenocs provides efficient solutions to upgrade your existing high pressure crystallography installation.