A MEMS-based high frequency x-ray chopper

作者:Siria A*; Dhez O; Schwartz W; Torricelli G; Comin F; Chevrier J
来源:Nanotechnology, 2009, 20(17): 175501.
DOI:10.1088/0957-4484/20/17/175501

摘要

Time-resolved x-ray experiments require intensity modulation at high frequencies (advanced rotating choppers have nowadays reached the kHz range). We here demonstrate that a silicon microlever oscillating at 13 kHz with nanometric amplitude can be used as a high frequency x-ray chopper. We claim that using micro-and nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS), it will be possible to achieve higher frequencies in excess of hundreds of megahertz. Working at such a frequency can open a wealth of possibilities in chemistry, biology and physics time-resolved experiments.

  • 出版日期2009-4-29
  • 单位中国地震局

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