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Adam M Zysk¹, Robert W Schoonover, Qiaofeng Xu

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology, 3440 South Dearborn Street, Suite 100, Chicago, Illinois 60616, USA.

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This study introduces a novel computational method to quantify the spatial coherence of x-ray optics. This advancement is crucial for understanding and optimizing polycapillary x-ray devices.

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Area of Science:

Optics
X-ray physics
Computational methods

Background:

Polycapillary x-ray optics are widely used for focusing and collimating applications.
Characterizing the coherence properties of the output wavefield from these devices is essential but challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the first quantitative computational method for calculating the spatial coherence effects of polycapillary x-ray optical devices.
To enable a deeper understanding of wavefield propagation through these complex optical systems.

Main Methods:

Coherent mode decomposition of an extended x-ray source.
Geometric optical propagation of individual wavefield modes through the polycapillary device.
Output wavefield calculation via ray data resampling onto a uniform grid.
Calculation of spatial coherence properties using the spectral degree of coherence.

Main Results:

A novel computational framework for assessing spatial coherence in polycapillary x-ray optics has been developed.
The method allows for quantitative analysis of how these devices affect wavefield coherence.
This provides a new tool for the characterization and design of x-ray optical systems.

Conclusions:

The developed computational method offers a significant advancement in characterizing the coherence properties of polycapillary x-ray optics.
This work addresses a critical need for quantitative analysis in the field.
The findings will aid in the optimization and application of x-ray optical devices.