The X-ray Fluorescence Microscopy Beamline at the Australian Synchrotron

Synchrotron-based Techniques Shed Light on Mechanisms of Plant Sensitivity and Tolerance to High Manganese in the Root Environment

“…Details of the x-ray fluorescence microscopy (XFM) beamline at the Australian Synchrotron have been described by Paterson et al (2011). Kopittke et al (2011) have provided information on operating conditions for the study of fresh plant material.…”

An investigation into the interactions of gold nanoparticles and anti-arthritic drugs with macrophages, and their reactivity towards thioredoxin reductase

“…Elemental mapping of larger cell areas was carried out at the XFM beamline [42] at the AS using a monochromatic 12.055 keV X-ray beam focused to 2 μm in the horizontal and vertical dimensions using a Kirk-Patrick Baez mirror and a silicon drift diode detector operating in fluorescence mode. Elemental maps were acquired over 120 × 120 µm 2 areas using a 2 µm step size and 1 s/point dwell time.…”

Maia X-ray fluorescence imaging: Capturing detail in complex natural samples

“…In this way sample damage can be minimized. This has entailed design of Maia coordinated with the design of the XFM end-stations [2] at the Australian Synchrotron (AS). Its KB mirror end-station, with its large working distance of 69 mm provided little challenge.…”