Coherent X-Ray Optics

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.<br>