A new facility for simultaneous extended X-ray absorption of fine structure
(EXAFS), X-ray diffraction and photoluminescence measurements under high p
ressures has been developed for use on station 9.3 at the Daresbury Laborat
ory Synchrotron Radiation Source. This high-pressure facility can be used a
t any suitable beamline at a synchrotron source. Full remote operation of t
he rig allows simultaneous collection of optical and structural data while
varying the pressure. The set-up is very flexible and can be tailored for a
particular experiment, such as time- or temperature-dependent measurements
. A new approach to the collection of high-pressure EXAFS data is also pres
ented. The approach significantly shortens the experimental times and allow
s a dramatic increase in the quality of EXAFS data collected. It also opens
up the possibility for EXAFS data collection at any pressure which can be
generated using a diamond cell. The high quality of data collected is demon
strated with a GaN case study. Particular attention will be paid to the use
of energy-dispersive EXAFS and quick-scanning EXAFS techniques under press
ure.