A new instrument for coherent lensless imaging at NSLS-II

Coherent diffractive imaging continues to produce unique insights into the structure and dynamics of materials at nanoscale resolution. At NSLS-II, we are nearing completion of a new beamline designed to provide novel controlled x-ray illumination, sample environments, and experimental geometries. The design considerations, beamline optical system simulations, endstation provisions, and progress toward its completion later this year will be presented here. The CDI beamline will present an exciting capability for routine, high-stability coherent imaging measurements and a uniquely-capable test-bed for the development and refinement of future imaging methods. We are currently on-track to commission this beamline in Summer 2025, with early science experiments in the Winter.