High energy X-ray phase contrast microscopy using a circular Bragg-Fresnel lens

被引:30
作者
Snigirev, A
Snigireva, I
Bosecke, P
Lequien, S
Schelokov, I
机构
[1] RAS,INST MICROELECT TECHNOL,CHERNOGOLOVKA 142432,RUSSIA
[2] CNRS,CRISTALLOG LAB,F-38042 GRENOBLE,FRANCE
关键词
X-ray optics; focusing; microscopy; imaging;
D O I
10.1016/S0030-4018(96)00648-7
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
High energy X-ray phase contrast microscopy based on Bragg-Fresnel optics with submicrometer resolution was demonstrated. An X-ray image of a free-standing gold grid was observed at 9.5 keV using a circular Bragg-Fresnel lens in backscattering geometry. The fine 0.5 mu m gold grid was clearly seen not only in the open areas of the supporting mesh but also underneath the 3 mu m bars. A contrast of more than 20% was measured. The theory of the image formation in partially coherent X-rays on a basis of Hopkins formula is considered. The application of phase contrast imaging for low-density materials is discussed.
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页码:378 / 384
页数:7
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