Patent ID: 6404849
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for aligning a sample comprising a crystal, said sample mounted on a positioning device, said method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a sample, said sample mounted on a positioning device; (b) providing an apparatus capable of viewing said mounted sample, whereby said apparatus is capable of imaging said mounted sample and determining coordinates of said sample relative to a reference position, wherein no portion of said sample mounted in said positioning device is initially at said reference position; (c) providing a source of power for adjusting said positioning device linearly along three orthogonal axes and rotationally about one of said three axes; and (d) activating said source of power to cause said positioning device to be adjusted such that said sample is positioned into the path of a beam of X-rays, said adjustment of said positioning device being at a plurality of angles, such that said sample is positioned within said beam of X-rays at any angle of rotational adjustment.