X-Ray Radiation and Artificial Bragg Structures

By Philippe Jonnard and Jean-Michel Andre

The artificial Bragg structures (ABS) studied in this book have revolutionized X-ray optics. They are based on (quasi-) periodic stacks of nanoscale thin films with periods close to the wavelength of the radiation.

X-ray Radiation and Artificial Bragg Structures presents the historical prolegomena relating to X-ray sources and the initial development of ABS. It analyzes the modeling of ABS characteristics and performance, and their optimization. It also presents matrix and recursive methods, coupled-wave theory and scattering theory.

This book also examines ABSs as seats for special quantum and magneto-optic phenomena. It discusses the application of ABSs, as well as promising developments in EUV lithography and the realization of new X-ray sources. Finally, it presents the prospects offered by ABSs in the near future, particularly in the field of coherent sources and X-ray lasers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1789451876
• ISBN13: 9781789451870
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Wiley-Iste
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"