Characterization of top-quality type IIa synthetic diamonds for new X-ray optics

We have performed a complex analysis of top-quality synthetic diamond HPHT type IIa single crystals in view of their potential application as X-ray optics elements, namely as free electron laser mirrors. We have employed X-ray topography and high-resolution diffractometry along with optical spectroscopy techniques for characterization of our synthetic diamonds. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.