X-Ray Fluorescence




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Welcome to the X-Ray Fluorescence beamline!

X-Ray Fluorescence was a highly versatile beamline developed by Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste and operated in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The tuneable X-ray beam, coupled with the high resolving power of the crystal monochromators and with the motorised stages for sample and detectors movement, offered the synergistic application of XRF, XRR, and XAFS techniques in several geometries.


The beamline operated in the energy range 2 - 14 keV with small spectral bandwidth (Si(111), InSb crystals) or in the 0.7 - 14 keV with high flux (multilayers). 



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Thank you!
After three decades of service to the international user community, the Elettra synchrotron is embarking on an upgrade program. As Elettra 2.0 takes shape, the XRF beamline will be succeeded by the new µ-XRF beamline.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the users, students, postdocs, and collaborators who have been part of this journey. A beamline is a complex instrument, and the multidisciplinary nature of the XRF beamline made it especially reliant on teamwork. Every person who shared their knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm contributed to shaping this vibrant scientific environment.
 
We look forward to welcoming you at the new µ-XRF beamline—where we will continue advancing science together.
 
Thank you, and see you soon!

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News

new small The end of XRF beamline

July 2025 - With the Elettra 2.0 upgrade, the XRF beamline staff thanks and says goodbye to its amazing user community. A new version of this beamline is being designed and is expected to be operational in 2028. The new instrument will feature a micrometric beam size, with an in-vacuum undulator providing unprecedented photon flux. We can't wait to see again our old users and meet the new ones for more exciting experiments!

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 July 2025 17:56