[en] A glass capillary array with a rectangular cross-section of each individual capillary has been tested as a high-harmonic suppressor for synchrotron radiation beamlines. Using double reflection in the capillary, the high harmonics of a double-crystal Si (1 1 1) monochromator were reduced by a factor of 10^-4-10^-5 from their initial value. The beam spread due to glass surface roughness was measured to be ∼30 arcsec. A first harmonic transmission efficiency of 35% was measured at 7500 eV

[en] The state of the art in the field of design and study of photonic crystal fibres for biomedical applications is considered and some original results recently obtained by the authors are presented. Optical properties of the fibres that offer prospects of their wide application as biological sensors, 'labs-on-a-chip', and facilities of electromagnetic radiation control in a wide range of wavelengths aimed at designing novel biomedical instrumentation are considered (optical technologies in biophysics and medicine)

[en] By the use of a thin highly oriented pyrolytic graphite crystal (HOPG) bent to a high-performance ellipsoidal shape it was possible to focus monochromatic x-rays of 4.5 keV photon energy with an efficiency of 0.0033, which is 30 times larger than for previously used bent crystals. Isotropic TiK_alpha radiation of a 150 μm source was focused onto a 450 μm spot. The size of the focal spot can be explained by broadening due to the mosaic crystal rocking curve. The rocking curve width (FWHM) of the thin graphite foil was determined to 0.11 deg. . The estimated temporal broadening of an ultrashort Kalpha pulse by the crystal is not larger than 300 fs. These properties make the x-ray optic very attractive for ultrafast time-resolved x-ray measurements

[en] A quasi-monochromatic X-ray source for calibrating X-ray space telescopes was developed, manufactured and tested. The source consists of a powerful X-ray tube of an open type with changeable anode targets and a regulated double-crystal monochromator

[en] The results of computer simulation and experimental investigation of different capillary-based filters are presented. Filters with multiple reflections in polycapillaries, filters with single reflections, combinations of capillary structures with crystals and conventional x-ray absorption filters are considered. Capillary-based x-ray filters effectively suppress the high-energy part of radiation while the supplementary elements suppress the soft part of spectrum. The possibility of application of such filters in laboratory set-up and in synchrotron beam line is discussed

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[en] Practically achieved parameters of capillary optics are presented. A micro x-ray fluorescence (XRF) arrangement was realized by using a microfocus x-ray tube and a capillary optic. Several examples for application of micro XRF are given. It was shown that polycapillary lenses free of the 'halo effect' well suited for micro XRF of heavy elements can be manufactured. Limits of opportunities for micro XRF applications and further development for micro XRF by using capillary optics are analyzed

[en] Energy dispersive microdiffractometry can be carried out using a microfocus x-ray source coupled to a polycapillary lens, which provides an 8000-fold intensity gain. As result this letter shows the orientation of molybdenum microcrystallites over a square area of 4 mm² with a spatial resolution of 50 μm

[en] X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) is a reliable multi-elemental and nondestructive analytical method widely used in research and industrial applications. This practical handbook provides self-contained modules featuring XRF instrumentation, quantification methods, and most of the current applications. The broad spectrum of topics is due to the efforts of a large number of authors from a variety of different types of institutions such as universities, research institutes, and companies. The book gives a survey of the theoretical fundamentals, analytical instrumentation, software for data processing, various excitation regimes including gracing incidents and microfocus measurements, quantitative analysis, applications in routine and micro analysis, mineralogy, biology, medicine, criminal investigations, archeology, metallurgy, abrasion, microelectronics, environmental air and water analysis. It gives the basic knowledge on this technique, information on analytical equipment and guides the reader to the various applications. This practical handbook is intended as a resource for graduate students, research scientists, and industrial users. (orig.)

[en] The color X-ray camera (SLcam(R)) is a full-field single photon imager. As stand-alone camera, it is applicable for energy and space-resolved X-ray detection measurements. The exchangeable poly-capillary optics in front of a beryllium entrance window conducts X-ray photons from the probe to distinguished energy dispersive pixels on a pnCCD. The dedicated software enables the acquisition and the online processing of the spectral data for all 69696 pixels, leading to a real-time visualization of the element distribution in a sample. No scanning system is employed. A first elemental composition image of the sample is visible within minutes while statistics is improving in the course of time. Straight poly-capillary optics allows for 1:1 imaging with a space resolution of 50 μm and no limited depth of sharpness, ideal to map uneven objects. Using conically shaped optics, a magnification of 6 times was achieved with a space resolution of 10 μm. We present a measurement with a laboratory source showing the camera capability to perform fast full-field X-ray Fluorescence (FF-XRF) imaging with an easy, portable and modular setup.