GSECARS
A national user facility for frontier research in the earth sciences using synchrotron radiation at the Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory.
GSECARS provides earth scientists with access to the high-brilliance hard x-rays from this third-generation synchrotron light source. All principal synchrotron-based analytical techniques in demand by earth scientists are being brought to bear on earth science problems.
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Recent Publications
Hydrogen solubility in FeSi alloy phases at high pressures and temperatures
Suyu Fu, Stella Chariton, Vitali B. Prakapenka, Andrew Chizmeshya, Sang-Heon Shim; Hydrogen solubility in FeSi alloy phases at high pressures and temperatures. American Mineralogist 2022; 107 (12): 2307–2314
Iron-rich Fe–O compounds at Earth’s core pressure
Jin Liu, Yang Sun, Chaojia Lv, Feng Zhang, Suyu Fu, Vitali B. Prakapenka, Caizhuang Wang, Kaiming Ho, Jungfu Lin, Renata M. Wentzcovitch, Iron-rich Fe–O compounds at Earth’s core pressures, The Innovation, Volume 4, Issue 1, 2023, 100354, ISSN 2666-6758,
Formation of oxidized sulfur-rich magmas in Neoarchaean subduction zones
Xuyang Meng, Adam C. Simon, Jackie M. Kleinsasser, David R. Mole, Daniel J. Kontak, Pedro J. Jugo, Jingwen Mao, Jeremy P. Richards, “Formation of oxidized sulfur-rich magmas in Neoarchaean subduction zones,” Nat. Geoscience 15, 1064-1070 (2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41561-022-01071-5
Experimental Constraints on the Fate of Subducted Sedimentary Nitrogen in the Reduced Mantle
Huang, S., Wu, X., Chariton, S., Prakapenka, V. B., Liang, L., Zhang, D., et al. (2022). Experimental constraints on the fate of subducted sedimentary nitrogen in the reduced mantle. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 127, e2022JB025169.
Single-Crystal Elasticity of Phase E at High Pressure and Temperature: Implications for the Low-Velocity Layer Atop the 410-km Depth
Wang, B., Zhang, Y., Fu, S., Ding, X., Liang, W., Takahashi, E., et al. (2022). Single-crystal elasticity of phase E at high pressure and temperature: Implications for the low-velocity layer atop the 410-km depth. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 127, e2022JB025274.
Cesium-mediated electron redistribution and electron-electron interaction in high-pressure metallic CsPbI3
Ke, F., Yan, J., Niu, S. et al. Cesium-mediated electron redistribution and electron-electron interaction in high-pressure metallic CsPbI3. Nat Commun 13, 7067 (2022).
Science Highlights
Implementation of Micro-Ball Nanodiamond Anvils
L. Dubrovinsky, N. Dubrovinskaia, V.B. Prakapenka, A. M. Abakumov, “Implementation of micro-ball nanodiamond anvils for high-pressure studies above 6 Mbar” Nature Communications 3, 2012, Article number : 1163, DOI : 10.1038/ncomms2160
Mobility and Chemical Fate of Antimony and Arsenic in Historic Mining Environments
Vanessa J. Ritchie, Anastasia G. Ilgen, Seth H. Mueller, Thomas P. Trainor, Richard J. Goldfarb, “Mobility and chemical fate of antimony and arsenic in historic mining environments of the Kantishna Hills district, Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska,” Chem. Geol. 335, 172-188 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemgeo.2012.10.016
Creep of Phyllosilicates at the Onset of Plate Tectonics
Elodie Amiguet, Bruno Reynard, Razvan Caracas, Bertrand Van de Moortèle, Nadège Hilairet, Yanbin Wang, Creep of phyllosilicates at the onset of plate tectonics, Earth and Planetary Science Letters, Volumes 345–348, 2012, pages 142-150, ISSN 0012-821X, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2012.06.033
Timescales of Quart Crystallization and the Longevity of the Bishop Giant Magma Body
G.A.R. Gualda, A.S. Pamukcu, M.S. Ghiorso, A.T. Anderson Jr, S.R. Sutton, M.L. Rivers, 2012, “Timescales of Quartz Crystallization and the Longevity of the Bishop Giant Magma Body”. PLoS ONE 7(5): e37492. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0037492
Latest Happenings at GSECARS
13 ID-D Table Upgrade
Researchers from CIW, UNLV, ANL, Princeton and UofC investigate the mineralogy of super-Earths and other rocky exoplanets.
CarnegieScience.edu showcases the exciting discoveries of our pioneering researchers in astronomy, Earth and planetary science, genetics and developmental biology, global ecology, matter at extremes states, and plant science. It also features our science education programs, and much, much more.
GSECARS Virtual Tour
GSE beamline scientist Tony Lanzirotti gave a virtual tour to Prof. Zach Dowdy and his science journalism class from Stony Brook University showing the students how synchrotron radiation is used in earth and planetary science research.
ESRP at 13 IDE, Mundelein HS
Students from Mundelein High School participated in the ANL Exemplary Student Research Program conducting an experiment at 13 IDE, “Using X-Ray Fluorescence and Absorption Spectroscopy to Analyze The Relationship Between Particulate Matter And The Environment Through Factors Of Metal Type And Particle Size”.
ESRP at 13 IDE, UofC Lab School
Students from The University of Chicago Lab HS participated in the ANL Exemplary Student Research Program conducting an experiment at 13 IDE, “Using particulates on honeybees and in their byproducts as a measure of local pollution”.
CARS mourns the loss of Guy Macha
Guy was a valued staff member of CARS for 26 years, he will be remembered for his appreciated insight, advice, subtle sense of humor and kindness. Guy will be missed. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his beloved wife Alice, his family and friends.