Design and fabrication of a micro optical system for x-ray analysis of biological cells

M. Y. Al Aioubi; P. D. Prewett; S. E. Huq; V. Djakov; A. G. Michette

doi:10.1117/12.604507

3 June 2005 Design and fabrication of a micro optical system for x-ray analysis of biological cells

M. Y. Al Aioubi, P. D. Prewett, S. E. Huq, V. Djakov, A. G. Michette

Proceedings Volume 5825, Opto-Ireland 2005: Optoelectronics, Photonic Devices, and Optical Networks; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604507
Event: OPTO-Ireland, 2005, Dublin, Ireland

Abstract

X-ray technology provides a number of powerful tools used in many different areas of science and industry. The ability to focus x-rays is the key to a wide range of applications including medicine (diagnosis and therapy), industrial applications (lithography and inspection), astronomy (space telescopes) and x-ray imaging (microscopy and analysis). This work presents the design and microfabrication of a novel x-ray micro optical system for use in an x-ray microprobe for analysis of biological cells. A reflective micro-optical system capable of focusing a wide range of wavelengths is at an advanced stage of development. The lens system consists of a pair of microfabricated optical elements, one of which has variable curvature providing a unique mechanically-actuated zoom focusing capability. Experiments have been carried out to measure the changes of the focal length (lens curvature) and sensor calibration.

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M. Y. Al Aioubi, P. D. Prewett, S. E. Huq, V. Djakov, and A. G. Michette "Design and fabrication of a micro optical system for x-ray analysis of biological cells", Proc. SPIE 5825, Opto-Ireland 2005: Optoelectronics, Photonic Devices, and Optical Networks, (3 June 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604507

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