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Welcome to HXMA (Hard X-ray Micro Analysis). Our energy range is 5-40 KeV and we specialize in XAFS, XRD, Powder XRD and Microprobe. Click here to explore the experimental possibilities at HXMA or here to view some specific experimental setups.

Research Highlights

Structure and Electronic Properties of BaH2 at High Pressure

Studies have shown that systems under high pressure can exhibit different structural and behavioural characteristics. One example of this is how simple hydrides show superconducting behavior when placed in such systems. In this study, powder x-ray diffraction was used to investigate the structure of BaH2 at a pressure of up to 58 GPa in order to explore it's superconducting properties.

Additional Details: Oringinal Publication

Citation: Solid State Communications (2009), doi:10.1016/j.ssc.2009.07.044

HXMA News

August 12th, 2009:

HXMA to be on Discovery Channels "The Daily Planet"!

The Discovery Channel recently visited HXMA to film a segment for the upcoming new season of "The Daily Planet". They were interested in the authenticity of some suspected medieval coin replicas and thought that our microprobe could put their minds to rest. Well, they were right; the experiment turned out to be a success! The segment should be airing in the fall and we will post the video as soon as humanly possible!

-HXMA Team