Tripling of the scattering vector range of X-ray reflectivity on liquid surfaces using a double crystal deflector
Abstract
We achieved a tripling of the maximum range of perpendicular momentum transfer (qz) of X-ray scattering from liquid surfaces using a double crystal deflector setup to tilt the incident X-ray beam. This is obtained by using Miller indices of the reflecting crystal atomic planes that are three times higher than usual. We calculate the deviation from the exact Bragg angle condition induced by a misalignment between the X-ray beam axis and the main rotation axis of the double crystal deflector and deduce a fast and straightforward procedure to align them. We show measurements of X-ray reflectivity up to qz=7A(-1) on the bare surface of liquid copper and on graphene on liquid copper.
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