A cutting-edge radiation detector module for nuclear experiments has been developed by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and is set to be deployed at leading international research faciliti...

The use of ultra-thin (<2 µm) silicon carbide membranes as in-line beam intensity and position monitors for soft and tender X-ray beamlines is investigated. Experimental results and theoretical simulations highlight the limitations of four-quadrant sensor designs, and alternative solutions for high-resolution and minimally interfering beam monitoring are proposed.