Intense short pulses of x-ray radiation created by the LCLS free electron laser (FEL) will interact with electrons in the sample being illuminated to create states of matter that have not been previously observed. The goal of the Atomic, Molecular and Optical (AMO) science instrumentation at the LCLS is to explore the interaction of this intense radiation with the simplest forms of matter, namely atoms and molecules, to gain an understanding of how their electronic structure responds. Femtosecond x-ray pulses from the LCLS also offer the opportunity to follow the evolution of chemical reactions their natural time scales using powerful tools such as photoelectron spectroscopy. A suite of instrumentation including focusing optics, gas delivery systems, electron, ion and photon spectrometers and a synchronized high-power laser are currently being designed for the AMO end-station.

AMO Location: Near Experimental Hall (NEH), Hutch 2 » map