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- Bertilson, Michael C., et al.
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Zone plate efficiency measurements with a laser-plasma source
- 2007
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Ingår i: Advances in X-Ray/EUV Optics and Components II. - : SPIE. - 9780819468536 ; , s. F7050-F7050
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- We demonstrate a compact instrument for rapid and accurate measurements of the absolute and local efficiency of soft x-ray zone plates in the water window [M. Bertilson, et al, Rev. Sci. Instrum 78, 026103 (2007)]. The arrangement is based on a new single-line lambda = 2.88 nm liquid-nitrogen-jet laser-plasma source. The versatility of the instrument enables micro and condenser zone plates with focal lengths in the range from similar to 200 mu m to similar to 100 mm to be measured. We demonstrate an accurate local efficiency map of a in-house fabricated micro zone plate. Furthermore, we show how this compact instrument allows rapid feedback to the fabrication process which is important for future improvements.
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- Gleber, S. -C, et al.
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X-ray stereo microscopy for investigation of dynamics in soils
- 2009
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Ingår i: Journal of Physics, Conference Series. - : IOP Publishing. - 1742-6588 .- 1742-6596. ; 186, s. 012104-
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The here presented combination of stereo imaging and elemental mapping with soft X-ray microscopy reveals the spatial arrangement of naturally aqueous colloidal systems, e.g. iron oxides in soil colloid clusters. Changes in the spatial arrangement can be induced by manipulating the sample in-situ and thus be investigated directly and as a function of time.
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- Hertz, Hans M., et al.
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Laboratory X-ray micro- and nano-imaging
- 2009
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Ingår i: Frontiers in Optics (FiO) 2009. - Washington, D.C. : Optical Society of America. - 9781557528780
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- We summarize recent progress in laboratory x-ray imaging systems based on compact high-brightness liquid-jet sources, including <25 nm soft x-ray zone-plate microscopy and <10 μm (lens-free) hard x-ray phase-contrast imaging.
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- Hertz, Hans M., et al.
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Laboratory x-ray micro imaging : Sources, optics, systems and applications
- 2009
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Ingår i: Journal of Physics, Conference Series. - : IOP Publishing. - 1742-6588 .- 1742-6596. ; 186
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- We summarize the recent progress in laboratory-scale soft and hard x-ray micro imaging in Stockholm. Our soft x-ray work is based on liquid-jet laser-plasma sources which are combined with diffractive and multilayer optics to form laboratory x-ray microscopes. In the hard x-ray regime the imaging is based on a liquid-metal-jet electron-impact source which provides the necessary coherence to allow phase-contrast imaging with high fidelity.
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- Hertz, Hans M., et al.
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Laboratory X-ray microscopy for high-resolution imaging of environmental colloid structure
- 2012
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Ingår i: Chemical Geology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0009-2541 .- 1872-6836. ; 329:SI, s. 26-31
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Transmission X-ray microscopy is a uniquely suited technique for studies of environmental colloids since it allows imaging in aqueous media with high spatial resolution, presently down to the 20 nm range. Such nanoscale morphological description of these high-specific-surface-area compounds show promise for improved understanding of soils, sediments or groundwater aquifers. However, present high-quality X-ray microscopes are located at synchrotron radiation facilities resulting in limited applicability and accessibility for colloid scientists. Here we investigate the applicability of a laboratory-scale transmission X-ray microscope for studies of colloids of the environment. The microscope is based on a laser-plasma source in combination with multilayer and zone plate optics. Samples are held at atmospheric pressure in their natural wet state. We show images revealing the nano-scale morphology of the clay nontronite, soils such as chernozem and luvisol, and the mineral hematite, an iron oxide. Comparative studies of dried substances clearly show the need for imaging in the wet state. The image quality approaches that of synchrotron-based microscopes, albeit at longer exposure times. Stereo imaging is investigated as a means for giving 3D information with shorter exposure times than tomography requires. Finally the future development of the laboratory X-ray microscope is discussed, especially with regard to the reduction of exposure times.
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- Thieme, J., et al.
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High-resolution imaging of soil colloids in aqueous media with a compact soft X-ray microscope
- 2009
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Ingår i: Journal of Physics, Conference Series. - : IOP Publishing. - 1742-6588 .- 1742-6596. ; 186, s. 012107-
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Colloids play an important role when describing parameters of and processes within soils, sediments or aquifers due to their abundance and their high specific surface area. It is of great importance to visualize the morphology of the structures formed by these particles as close as possible to environmental conditions. With X-ray microscopy colloids from the environment can be imaged directly in aqueous media with high spatial resolution. We demonstrate the first use of a compact laboratory x-ray microscope for studies of colloids from the environment, namely aqueous suspensions of clays and soils. The microscope is based on a high-brightness laser-produced-plasma X-ray source, a multilayer mirror and diffractive optics. The experiments show that such compact X-ray microscopes are reaching the image quality and operational maturity to make a significant impact in fields like environmental sciences.
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