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Prof

Christopher Chantler

Professor
Physics
X-ray Optics
Synchrotron
XAFS
XANES
Powder Diffraction
radiation shielding
QED tests
medium-Z
K-shell
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Christopher Chantler

 
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Science
 
Primary Interest
XERT
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Projects

Displaying the 10 most recent projects by Christopher Chantler.

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Auger, Quantum Electro-Dynamics, Axions and New Technology

2021 - 2024
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High-accuracy X-ray absorption fine structure of iron, development of understanding of fluorescence XAFS systematics, and investigation of active centre of di-iron compounds

2013 - 2013
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NEW UNDERSTANDING OF QUANTUM ELECTRO-DYNAMICS, INVESTIGATING THE ANOMALY OF MUONIC HYDROGEN, AND ADVANCED THEORY OF ATOMIC SYSTEMS

2013 - 2013
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Development of theory and accuracy of fluorescence XAFS, the measurement of significance and information content in XAFS, investigation of static versus dynamic disorder, and the conformation of ferrocene

2012 - 2012
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Advanced X-ray investigation of atomic and condensed matter science for Australian industry and scientific research

This project aims to improve the precision and calibration of measurements involving X-rays. This in turn will improve outcomes and instrume..

2012 - 2015
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Advanced X-ray investigation of atomic and condensed matter science for Australian industry and scientific research

This project aims to improve the precision and calibration of measurements involving X-rays. This in turn will improve outcomes and instrume..

2012 - 2017
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Synchrotron X-ray absorption fine structure and fundamental X-ray interactions for nano-physics, chemistry and mineralogy

This project will develop new synchrotron techniques for measuring and interpreting X-ray data from materials targeting the nano-environment..

2011 - 2016
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Synchrotron X-ray absorption fine structure and fundamental X-ray interactions for nano-physics, chemistry and mineralogy

This project will develop new synchrotron techniques for measuring and interpreting X-ray data from materials targeting the nano-environment..

2011 - 2016
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Synchrotron X-ray absorption fine structure and fundamental X-ray interactions for nano-physics, chemistry and mineralogy

This project will develop new synchrotron techniques for measuring and interpreting X-ray data from materials targeting the nano-environment..

2011 - 2016
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INNOVATIVE SYNCHROTRON SCIENCE - ACCESS PROGRAM TO THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BEAMLINE FACILITY AND CUTTING-EDGE BEAMLINES AT INTERNATIONAL SYNCHROTRONS

Synchrotron science dramatically affects the community through the innovative scientific, engineering and medical research outcomes it produ..

2011 - 2011
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Project Types

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Research Grant

2

Internal Research Grant

2

Research Contracts

Scholarly Works

Displaying the 10 most recent scholarly works by Christopher Chantler.

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Redox state and photoreduction control using X-ray spectroelectrochemical techniques: advances in design and fabrication through additive engineering

Stephen Peter Best, Victor A Streltsov, Christopher Thomas Chantler, Wangzhe Li, Philip A Ash, Shusaku Hayama, Sofia Diaz-Moreno

Journal article  |  2021  |  Journal of Synchrotron Radiation

The design and performance of an electrochemical cell and solution flow system optimized for the collection of X-ray absorption sp..

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Vignetted photon fields, recharacterisation of V K alpha, and reducing X-ray uncertainties by a factor of two

Jonathan W Dean, Christopher T Chantler

Journal article  |  2021  |  X-Ray Spectrometry

A vignetting profile form is incorporated with characteristic X‐ray emission data from a Johann‐mounted crystal diffractometer. We..

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An absolute energy characterisation of scandium K beta to 2 parts per million

JW Dean, CT Chantler, LF Smale, HA Melia

Journal article  |  2020  |  Journal of Physics B Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics

We present an absolute energy measurement of the Kβ1,3 (KM2,3) emission spectrum of scandium (Z = 21) accurate to 2.1 parts per mi..

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The characteristic radiation of copperK beta including radiative Auger processes

HA Melia, CT Chantler, LF Smale, AJ Illig

Journal article  |  2020  |  Journal of Physics B Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics

Two characterisations of the Cu Kβ1,3 spectrum are developed, which are robust and transferable to other experimental x-ray geomet..

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High accuracy determination of photoelectric cross sections, X-ray absorption fine structure and nanostructure analysis of zinc selenide using the X-ray extended range technique

Daniel Sier, Geoffrey P Cousland, Ryan M Trevorah, Ruwini SK Ekanayake, Chanh Q Tran, James R Hester, Christopher T Chantler

Journal article  |  2020  |  Journal of Synchrotron Radiation

Measurements of mass attenuation coefficients and X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) of zinc selenide (ZnSe) are reported to a..

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Resolution of ferrocene and deuterated ferrocene conformations using dynamic vibrational spectroscopy: Experiment and theory

RM Trevorah, NTT Tran, DRT Appadoo, F Wang, CT Chantler

Journal article  |  2020  |  Inorganica Chimica Acta

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New Features Observed in Self-Absorption-Corrected X-ray Fluorescence Spectra for Ni Complexes with Uncertainties

Ryan M Trevorah, Christopher T Chantler, Martin J Schalken

Journal article  |  2020  |  The Journal of Physical Chemistry A

We present a new technology for analyzing the molecular structure and in particular subtle conformational differences in Ni comple..

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High accuracy characterisation for the absolute energy of scandium K alpha

JW Dean, HA Melia, CT Chantler, LF Smale

Journal article  |  2019  |  Journal of Physics B Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics

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Solving self-absorption in fluorescence

Ryan M Trevorah, Christopher T Chantler, Martin J Schalken

Journal article  |  2019  |  IUCrJ

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Low-energy electron properties: Electron inelastic mean free path, energy loss function and the dielectric function. Recent measurements, applications, and the plasmon-coupling theory

CT Chantler, JD Bourke

Journal article  |  2019  |  Ultramicroscopy

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Scholarly Works

Keyword Analysis

Expanding Knowledge
Non-Oriented Research
Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics
Optical Physics
Atomic and Molecular Physics; Nuclear and Particle Physics; Plasma Physics
Physical Chemistry (incl. Structural)
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Inorganic Chemistry
Energy Transformation

Honours, Awards and Fellowships

2019

Medal Accepted and Issued

UoM Service Recognition 25 Year Bronze Medal
2007

University of Melbourne / Age
2006

JARI Enterprise Award by IRPS for Outstanding work in the radiation sciences
1991

Guest Researcher Fellowship

National Institute for Standards & Technology
1990

Lindemann Fellowship

Lindemann Fellowship for English Speaking Union Foundation
1988

St Annes?s College Drapers? Company Junior Research Fellowship

St Anne's College Junior Research Fellowship
1987

Hasselblad Foundation Research Assistantship

Hasselblad Foundation
1984

Shell Australian Postgraduate Scholarship for Science and Engineering

Shell Australia Postgraduate Scholarship for Science and Engineering
1983

Lady James Prize for Physical Science (shared)

University of Western Australia, Lady James Prize (Physical Science)
1982

Digby-Fitzhardinge Memorial Prize for Physics

University of Western Australia, Digby-Fitzhardinge Memorial Prize for Physics
2007

FAIP - Fellow of the Australian Institute of Physics

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Awards

Credentials

Positions

Professor

Physics

Secretary Of Steering Committee Of The International Commission On Xafs

Secretary and Steering Committee, International Commission on XAFS

Member Of The International Scientific Advisory Committee, Xvuv

International Scientific Advisory Committee, XVUV

Member Of International Commission On Xafs

International Union of Crystallography International Commission on XAFS

Education

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Oxford

Bachelor of Science

The University of Western Australia

Links

International Linkages

National Institute of Standards and Technology

United States

Argonne National Laboratory

United States

University of Chicago

United States

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility

France