X-ray microscope system with cryogenic handling system and method
US9016943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N23/046
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cartridge-based cryogenic imaging system includes a sample handling system. This system uses a kinematic base and cold interface system that provides vertical loading to horizontally mounted high-precision rotation stages that are able to facilitate automated high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) imaging with computed tomography (CT). Flexible metal braids are used to provide cooling and also allow a large range of rotation. A robotic sample transfer and loading system provides further automation by allowing a number of samples to be loaded and automatically sequentially placed on the sample stage and imaged. These characteristics provide the capability of high-throughput and highly automated cryogenic x-ray microscopy and computed tomography.
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