X-ray optical system with adjustable convergence

Details X-ray optical system with adjustable convergence X-ray optical system with adjustable convergence

2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Diffraction, reflection, or scattering analysis

C378S084000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10787516

ABSTRACT:
An x-ray optical device includes an optic and an adjustable aperture that selectively occludes a portion of an x-ray beam. The adjustable aperture may be positioned between the optic and a sample and may be integrated with the optic or located in close proximity to the optic. The adjustable aperture enables a user to easily and effectively adjust the convergence of the x-rays. In doing so, the flux and resolution of the x-ray optical device can be optimized by using an optic having the maximum convergence allowed for all potential measurements, and then selecting a convergence for a particular measurement by adjusting the aperture.

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