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
Normal operations in Cycle 41 are underway on the Agilent and Bruker endstations. Contact beamline staff to discuss projects! Checkout out News page for the latest beamline news and research highlights.
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
| Song, Xing; Cao, Yiqi; Zhang, Baiyu; Mesburis, Rebecca; Rosendahl, Scott et al. (2026). Disposable Face Masks and PBDEs in Aquatic Environments: Co-contamination and Impacts. Water Research , 125874. 10.1016/j.watres.2026.125874. | 2026-04-03 |
| Black, Tallan; Boseley, Rhiannon E.; Quirk, Amanda; Young, Kaylen M.; Lunardi-Baccetto, Sarah et al. (2026). Adult Rat Offspring Exposed to THC during Gestation Exhibit Distinct Biomolecular Changes Identified by X-ray Fluorescence Imaging and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in Cortico-Limbic Circuits. ACS Chemical Neuroscience . 10.1021/acschemneuro.5c00752. | 2026-02-09 |
| Yang, Min; Chen, Bing; Kang, Qiao; Wang, Anran; Yuan, Runbo et al. (2026). Prediction of microplastic transport in oil-contaminated waters. Marine Pollution Bulletin 222, 118795. 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118795. | 2026-01-01 |
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