
Mirror/gratings System Manipulators
Multi-axes, precise manipulators determining the correct direction of the synchrotron beam. Vacuum mirror chambers are situated along the synchrotron beamline. Mirrors are located inside the chamber and mounted on a vibration-isolated special holder which is moved using a multi-axis manipulator in order to determine the correct direction of the beam.
A vertical wedge stage is a type of very rigid, motorised vertical axis manipulator, that can be used for e.g. positioning the grating chamber.
Manufacturer
Prevac
Prevac are a world leader in the design and production of analytical and deposit scientific and research equipment. Their systems operate in a high and ultra high vacuum environment. They design and construct UHV and HV systems fully adapted to the individual requirements of research projects and industrial applications.

Technical data
Mirror manipulator kinematic data - example for a cylindrical focusing mirror | ||
Axis | Range | Resolution |
X | ± 10 mm | ≤ 10 μm |
Z | ± 10 mm | ≤ 10 μm |
X’ | ± 10 mRad | ≤ 0.5 μRad |
Y’ | ± 10 mRad | ≤ 0.5 μRad |
Z’ | ± 10 mRad | ≤ 0.5 μRad |
Z” | ± 15 mm | ≤ 10 μm |
Vertical wedge stage | ||
Axis | Range | Resolution |
Z | ± 10 mm | 5 μm |
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