Coherent X-Ray Optics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780199673865)

This book gives a thorough treatment of the rapidly-expanding field of coherent X-ray optics, which has recently experienced something of a renaissance with the availability of third-generation synchrotron sources. It is the first book of its kind. The author begins with a treatment of the fundamentals of X-ray diffraction for both coherent and partially coherent radiation, together with the interactions of X-rays with matter. X-ray sources, optical elements and detectors are then discussed, with an emphasis on their role in coherent X-ray optics. Various facets of coherent X-ray imaging are then discussed, including holography, interferometry, self imaging, phase contrast and phase retrieval. Lastly, the foundations of the new field of singular X-ray optics are examined. Most topics are developed from first principles, with numerous references given to the contemporary research literature. This book will be useful to X-ray physicists and students, together with optical physicists and engineers who wish to learn more about the fascinating subject of coherent X-ray optics.

Author: David Paganin
ISBN-10: 0199673861
ISBN-13: 9780199673865
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2013
Pages: 424
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d