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    • X-ray instrumentation
    • Surface metrology

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    • X-ray mirrors are critical components in synchrotron and free electron laser beamlines.
    • Precise optical surface quality is essential for high-performance X-ray applications.
    • Existing at-wavelength characterization techniques can be time-consuming and complex.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and demonstrate a rapid in situ optimization technique for x-ray bimorph mirrors.
    • To utilize x-ray grating interferometry for efficient optical surface characterization.
    • To improve the intensity homogeneity of photon beams for advanced light sources.

    Main Methods:

    • Employed an x-ray grating interferometer for in situ mirror optimization.
    • Captured a single interferogram image out of the focal plane.
    • Utilized Moiré fringe analysis to calculate wavefront slope error.
    • Implemented a feedback loop using grating interferometry data.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved rapid optimization of the optical surface in only two iterations.
    • Reduced the slope error of an x-ray bimorph mirror to less than 200 nrad (rms).
    • Demonstrated a technique requiring only a single interferogram image.

    Conclusions:

    • X-ray grating interferometry offers a fast and effective method for optical surface optimization.
    • The technique enables quick adjustments, reducing downtime and improving efficiency.
    • This method has significant potential for enhancing photon beam quality in synchrotron and FEL applications.