X-ray focusing using an x-ray lens composed of multi-square polycapillary slices

A new type of x-ray lens composed of multi-square polycapillary slices (ASPXRL) used in focusing parallel x-ray beam was presented in this paper. Compared with conventional x-ray polycapillary lens, ASPXRL can provide smaller and brighter focus. The effects of the manufacturing imperfections on focusing quality of ASPXRL were evaluated with the values of transmission efficiency and discussed. It is suggested that ASPXRL has application prospects as a condenser lens for x-ray microscopy and flux collectors for x-ray analytical instruments.

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This paper presents a new type of x-ray lens ASPXRL, which can provide smaller and brighter focus compared to conventional lenses, with potential applications in x-ray microscopy and analytical instruments.