SXR Beamline
Welcome to the User Wiki for the Soft X-ray Spectroscopy (SXR) beamline!
View of the SXR beamline from the roof of the Storage Ring
The Soft X-ray Spectroscopy (SXR) beamline is dedicated to revealing the elemental composition and chemistry of the surface, near-surface region and interfaces of advanced materials
Our techniques are Soft X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Near Edge X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (NEXAFS)
Please refer to our Proposal Guidelines for latest updates on NEXAFS at the P-K and S-K absorption edges. This may affect your proposal plans for Round 2/2026.
(updated 11 July 2025)
Information on beamline specifications, endstation capabilities, sample requirements and more
Advice for writing a competitive application for SXR beamtime
Quick links to software and resources for new and existing users
Guidelines for publications using data from the SXR beamline
Information on our commercial access program for industrial clients
Restrictions and guidelines, how and when to apply, and more
Contact Us!
For any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch via email at: as-softxray@ansto.gov.au