An X-ray lens using refraction has been proposed by Tomie, and demonstrated for 14 keV X-rays by Snigirev et al. This type of lens is made from a series of very weak lens elements. I calculate the properties of such lenses constructed of various chemical elements and compounds over the range of 1 to 30 keV. In general, 1 find that X-ray optics made from low density, low Z materials have the widest useful apertures, but require more lens elements than denser and higher Z materials.
Publication Source: Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology, ISSN: 0895-3996. Volume 8, Number 2, 1998. Pages: 265... Publisher:IOS Press - Amsterdam
