Computer Control and Measurement Systems for “SPEED-1500”, a Kawai-type Multi-anvil Press for in situ X-ray Observations with Synchrotron Radiation

Abstract

This article addresses the computer control and data analysis system for “SPEED-1500”, a Kawai-type multi-anvil press installed on beamline BL04B1 at the SPring-8, which is for in situ x-ray diffraction and radiography experiments using synchrotron radiation. The system consists of several different computer applications, which are for pressure and temperature control, stage and goniometer control, and data-collection and its analysis. These programs have been used by many public users and are still improving.