The AILES Infrared Beamline on the third generation Synchrotron Radiation Facility SOLEIL

The design of a new infrared beamline (AILES) at the third generation Synchrotron Radiation Source SOLEIL is presented here. This beamline utilizes infrared synchrotron radiation from both edge emission and the constant field conventional source. The expected performance including flux, spatial distribution of the photons, spectral range and stability are discussed and calculated. The optical system, spectroscopic stations and workspace are described. The calculation and simulation show that the combined source with the adapted optics of the beamline design offers high flux and brilliance for all kinds of infrared experiments. We also review the main research themes and the articulation and developments of infrared sources at SOLEIL.