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Microcrystal structure analysis device, microcrystal structure analysis method, and X-ray shield device

US9500603B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2013
Grant dateNov 22, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2223/3306
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microcrystal structure analysis apparatus includes: a magnetic field generation unit; a sample drive unit configured to rotate a sample container containing a sample having microcrystals suspended therein relative to the magnetic field generation unit such that a temporally varying magnetic field is applied to the sample container to three-dimensionally orient the microcrystals; an X-ray source configured to apply X rays to the sample container that is being rotated by the sample drive unit; an X-ray detection unit capable of detecting the X rays that have passed through and have been diffracted by the sample container; and a state switching device configured to cause a state where detection of the X rays by the X-ray detection unit is disenabled or a state where detection of the X rays by the X-ray detection unit is enabled, in accordance with a rotational position of a specific part which is a part of the sample container in a rotation direction thereof.

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