Abstract
Imaging microscopy with short pulse (200 ps) x-ray lasers offers the opportunity of high resolution three-dimensional imaging of specimens in an aqueous environment without the blurring effects associated with natural motion. As a first step toward this goal we have performed imaging experiments which clearly resolved 500 angstrom features on a gold test pattern. In addition, we have taken images of dried biological specimens as a basis for comparison in future wet specimen imaging. The results of these experiments are described. We also discuss some of the alignment problems involved in doing x-ray microscopy with low repetition rate systems where in situ focusing of the imaging optics is not practical as single shot exposures can alter the specimen.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Place of Publication | Bellingham, WA, United States |
Publisher | Publ by Int Soc for Optical Engineering |
Pages | 154-159 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 1741 |
ISBN (Print) | 0819409146 |
State | Published - 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Soft X-Ray Microscopy - San Diego, CA, USA Duration: Jul 19 1992 → Jul 21 1992 |
Other
Other | Soft X-Ray Microscopy |
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City | San Diego, CA, USA |
Period | 7/19/92 → 7/21/92 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics