Advances in short-wavelength X-ray multilayer optics: toward high- throughput multi-mirror systems for the wavelengths < 10 nm

摘要

This paper presents novel approaches and techniques in development and application of multi-mirror X-ray optical systems operating in the spectral region of "carbon window" (λ ～4.5 nm). Two approaches for fabrication of the graded Co/C multilayer mirrors for Schwarzschild objective are presented. A pair of the spherical mirrors with Co/C multilayer coatings was tested in combination with scandium/carbon filters and laser produced plasma X-ray source for stereoimaging of low density materials at λ ～ 4.5 nm.