IRM Beamline
Welcome!
The infrared microscopy beamline analyses a diverse range of samples for chemical and structural information; from bone to meteorites to electrochemical cells to plant material to cheese to paint, the possibilities seem almost endless!
There are predominantly two reasons to utilise synchrotron-FTIR microscopy:
To gain spatially resolved information about a sample through raster mapping (point-by-point measurements of individual spectra that are stitched together)
To acquire single point spectra on samples which are too small for laboratory-based instruments
Here are the people to contact if you want to chat about potential projects using the IRM instrument.
Ready to write a proposal? Find below some of the commonly requested information.
To find out proposal application deadlines follow this link and look under the merit access drop down: ANSTO website - access information
Submit all proposals via the Australian Synchrotron User Hub: https://userhub.synchrotron.org.au
Contact the IRM team by emailing: as-irm@ansto.gov.au
Proposal Preparation
Writing your proposal
How small is too small?
Hardware-based wavenumber limits
How much time do I need to apply for?
Beamtime (and beyond)
Sample Preparation
"Hybrid" macro-ATR samples: Essential information
Please read this to understand the sample preparation requirements for our unique “hybrid” macro-ATR technique
During Beamtime
Post Beamtime
Data Analysis
Video download link (1080 resolution)