The Mid Infrared Spectromicroscopy beamline provides a state-of-the-art Fourier Transform IR spectrometer and microscope to supply diffraction-limited spatial resolution to an ever-widening range of experimental configurations. Research and development will explore new experiments and re-examine existing techniques by applying the advantages of high brightness infrared synchrotron light. Learn more About Us!
Beamline Announcements
The Call for Proposals is OPEN for Cycle 43 beamtime in Jan-June of 2027! The call will be CLOSING on Aug 19, 2026. Contact beamline staff to discuss projects and plan your proposal submission!
Check out out our News page for the latest beamline news and research highlights. Normal operations in Cycle 42 are underway on the Agilent and Bruker endstations.
Access our Facilities
Visit the CLS User Portal and the Mid-IR User Guide to prepare for your beamtime. Check out our Operations Schedule for up-to-date scheduling information.
Want to apply for beamtime? The next Call for Proposals is expected to open in Fall of 2026 for peer-reviewed access to beamtime for the next scheduled cycle. Contact us and make use of our resources to help with preparing your proposal!
Bruker
🟢 Normal Operations
High-brightness, diffraction-limited spectromicroscopy with synchrotron infrared radiation.
Agilent
🟢 Normal Operations
High spatial resolution, large field of view chemical infrared full-field imaging with a Globar light source.
IRsweep
🟡 Special Request
High signal-to-noise measurements with microsecond time resolution with dual frequency comb IR lasers.
Recent Publications
| Santillan, Ana Sofia Pina; dalla Pasqua, Maya; Marangoni, Alejandro G.; Truong, Kenneth; Pensini, Erica et al. (2026). Sulfolane modulates tannic acid–pyridine organization in bulk water and at a silica–water interface. Colloids and Surfaces C Environmental Aspects 4, 100105. 10.1016/j.colsuc.2026.100105. | 2026-11-01 |
| Tu, Jiangying; Gossen, Bruce D.; Tu, Kaiyang; Stobbs, Jarvis; Reid, Joel W. et al. (2026). In planta storage of boron and calcium affects clubroot severity in Brassica napus. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 238, 111604. 10.1016/j.plaphy.2026.111604. | 2026-09-01 |
| Njeru, Harriet K.; Bach Knudsen, Knud E.; Stobbs, Jarvis A.; Kaiyang, T; Woyengo, Tofuko A. et al. (2026). Porcine in vitro digestion and matrix structure characterization of undigested residue of rye, barley, and oats supplemented with a combination of xylanase and cellulase. Animal Feed Science and Technology , 117081. 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2026.117081. | 2026-09-01 |
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