Synchrotron System for Monochromatic uv Irradiation (>140 nm) of Biological Material

Abstract
An irradiation system of monochromatic UV radiation down to the wavelength of 140 nm was constructed for biological irradiation experiments in the vaccuum-UV range using synchrotron radiation (SR) from the electron storage ring. The system consists of premirror chamber, vacuum-UV monochromator, irradiation chamber and vacuum systems. Along with the detailed description of all components of the system, the installation at the storage ring and the performance characteristics are presented.