Developments in optics and performance at BL13-XALOC, the macromolecular crystallography beamline at the Alba Synchrotron

The design, performance and first results of the new macromolecular crystallography beamline BL13-XALOC at the ALBA Synchrotron are described, including new developments in optics and control.

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