New mounting mechanism for cryogenically cooled thin crystal x-ray optics in high brightness high repetition rate free-electron laser applications

We present a new mounting design for thin crystal optics with cryogenic cooling compatibility. We design a crystal geometry with two symmetric strain-relief cuts to mitigate the distortion from mounting. We propose to sputter gold onto the crystal and the holder to ensure excellent thermal contact a...

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Published in:Review of scientific instruments 2021-08, Vol.92 (8), p.083904-083904
Main Authors: Qu, Zhengxian, Borzenets, Valery, Zhou, Guanqun, Ma, Yanbao, Wu, Juhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bonding
Cooling systems
Cryogenic cooling
Crystal optics
Finite element method
Free electron lasers
Geometrical optics
Laser applications
Scientific apparatus & instruments
X ray optics
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Summary:We present a new mounting design for thin crystal optics with cryogenic cooling compatibility. We design a crystal geometry with two symmetric strain-relief cuts to mitigate the distortion from mounting. We propose to sputter gold onto the crystal and the holder to ensure excellent thermal contact and sufficient mechanical bonding. The system is analyzed and verified by finite element analysis to have an acceptable level of strain due to mounting. The thermal performance of this mounting scheme is validated in an example cryogenic cooling system and the results indicate a tolerance of power density up to ∼1 kW/mm2.
ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/5.0052764