KB1: 1 micron KB mirrors

Beam direction: Slits 2 -> KB1 -> Slits 3

Slits 2 

Slits 2 = KB1 JawUP

  • Cut the beam down and reduce unwanted halo
  • Define the beam entering the KB mirrors

Fixed curvature KB mirrors

Focus the X-ray beam to a ~1 micron spot

Slits 3

Slits 3 = KB1 JawDown

(usually widely open and don’t touch in gas phase runs)