X-ray science
The X-ray science group develops novel imaging and X-ray based characterisation techniques using our laboratory facilities and synchrotron light sources, including the Australian Synchrotron, the Advanced Photon Source and free electron laser sources including the SLAC Linac Coherent Light Source.
These techniques are developed with the aim of making full use of the properties of available light sources and are based on a fundamental understanding of how X-ray fields interact with matter.
Their application in the materials and biological sciences is underpinned by excellent experimental and nanofabrication capabilities.
Our program builds upon our experience in developing quantitative phase imaging and coherent diffractive imaging. Members of our group have played a leading role in the development of these techniques and their extension to biological imaging and tomography. We are also contributing to the pursuit of applying related techniques to nanocrystallography and single molecule imaging with X-ray free electron lasers.
We are part of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Coherent X-ray Science whose mission is to be the world leader in the development of coherent X-ray diffraction for imaging biological structures. The Centre consists of five other universities and CSIRO, combining world-class expertise in imaging, structural biology, laser science and molecular theory.Materials characterisation and XFEL science
Dr Brian Abbey’s research interests are in the area of X-ray imaging, diffraction and materials characterisation.
Optics
Professor Andrew Peele's projects include researching X-ray imaging, vortices, lithography and topography.
X-ray optics and interactions of x-rays with matter
Dr Chanh Tran leads projects involved in X-ray optics, imaging and interferometry, as well as coherence studies and the interaction cross-sections of X-rays with matter.
X-ray microscopy and spectroscopy
Dr van Riessen leads research in the areas of soft X-ray imaging, condensed matter and materials, and the development of synchrotron instrumentation.
