Smart X-Ray Optics

A. G. Michette, S. J. Pfauntsch, S. Sahraei, M. Shand, G. R. Morrison, D. Hart, B. Vojnovic, T. Stevenson, W. Parkes, C. Dunare, R. Willingale, C. Feldman, T. Button, D. Zhang, D. Rodriguez-Sanmartin, H. Wang

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Abstract

This paper describes reflective adaptive/active optics for applications including studies of biological radiation damage. The optics work on the polycapillary principle, but use arrays of channels in thin silicon. For optimum performance the x-rays should reflect once off a channel wall in each of two successive arrays. This reduces aberrations since then the Abbe sine condition is approximately satisfied. Adaptivity is achieved by flexing the arrays via piezo actuation, providing further aberration reduction and controllable focal length.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUnknown
Place of PublicationBRISTOL
PublisherIOP PUBLISHING LTD
ISBN (Print)*****************
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event9th International Conference on X-Ray Microscopy - Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 21 Jul 200825 Jul 2008

Publication series

Name9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON X-RAY MICROSCOPY

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on X-Ray Microscopy
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityZurich
Period21/07/200825/07/2008

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