Abstract
X-ray microscopy is often discussed as one of the experiments that would benefit from the development of x-ray free-electron lasers. We outline the source characteristics required for several different x-ray microscopy experiments, including possible approaches towards atomic resolution imaging. X-ray FELs would help many but not all of these experiments; those that would benefit the most include experiments that are extremely demanding of a high total flux of coherent x rays; experiments that require snapshot imaging at nanosecond or faster timescales; and pump-probe experiments that require synchronization of an x-ray and a UV laser pulse. In all of these experiments, caution must be taken with regard to radiation and thermal damage.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 16-25 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Volume | 3925 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2000 |
Event | Biomedical Applications of Free-Electron Lasers - San Jose, CA, USA Duration: Jan 22 2000 → Jan 22 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering