Nils' PhD disputation

In his thesis, Nils worked on developing a new sample delivery setup (aerodynamic lens stack injector) to be used for single-particle x-ray diffractive imaging experiments at free-electron lasers. These new injectors are an aerodynamic lens stack tailor-made for the needs of single-particle diffractive imaging experiments with a quick-release mount allowing for fast adoption of the geometry and a buffer gas cell using helium at a temperature of 4 K and providing shock frozen sample. He also developed a new simulation framework capable of computing particle trajectories through aerosol injection set-ups and presented an impressive theoretical in-depth analysis of the performance of such aerodynamic lenses. The simulation framework was able to reproduce data measured for injection devices, developed and build within the scope of this work.  These novel developments will definitely improve the efficiency of future single-particle diffractive imaging experiments.

We at CMI wish Nils Roth the very best for his future life and career.