Developments of Multi-Anvil Apparatuses and High Pressure In Situ X-ray Diffraction Experiments

Abstract

This is a short review of the history of developments in high pressure in situ X-ray diffraction experiments using multi-anvil apparatus, and the role of the late Professor Syun-iti Akimoto in this field. A “DIA-type” apparatus developed in Japan has combined with synchrotron radiation and successfully completed as “MAX-80” apparatus. This technique was transferred to other countries and have made further progress. Prof. Akimoto has played a very important role in these developments.