Concentration of x-rays using tapered capillaries

Daniel J. Thiel*, Donald H. Bilderback, Aaron Lewis

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Abstract

Tapered glass capillaries are simple devices which have been used to concentrate x-rays. Micron-sized x-ray beams were produced using a variety of gradually tapered capillaries. Intensity gains ranging from 14 to 35 are reported using 6-keV synchrotron radiation. Data is presented demonstrating the potential of such devices as x-ray beam steering devices. In addition, a white-beam experiment is reported showing that tapered capillaries may be used as x-ray imaging components.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherPubl by Int Soc for Optical Engineering
Pages248-251
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0819409138
StatePublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes
EventOptics for High-Brightness Synchrotron Radiation Beamlines - San Diego, CA, USA
Duration: 23 Jul 199224 Jul 1992

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1740
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceOptics for High-Brightness Synchrotron Radiation Beamlines
CitySan Diego, CA, USA
Period23/07/9224/07/92

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