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  • Optics and Photonics
  • X-ray Science and Technology
  • Instrumentation

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  • X-ray streak cameras are crucial for ultrafast X-ray measurements.
  • Achieving high spatial and temporal resolution requires precise X-ray focusing.
  • Existing focusing schemes can be complex or limited in energy range.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel hybrid X-ray focusing scheme for X-ray streak cameras.
  • To improve the performance and versatility of X-ray diagnostics at light sources.
  • To enable accurate measurements during energy scans.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented a hybrid focusing system combining an X-ray lens and a sagittal mirror.
  • Utilized a long-distance vertical focusing lens (16 m) to create an extended focus.
  • Employed a patented method for continuous focal length adjustment and chromatic dispersion compensation.

Main Results:

  • The developed scheme produces an extended focus with a small footprint on the mirror.
  • The adjustable focal length effectively compensates for chromatic dispersion across energy scans.
  • The system is designed for integration with X-ray streak cameras at facilities like the Advanced Photon Source.

Conclusions:

  • The novel hybrid X-ray focusing scheme offers a robust solution for X-ray streak camera operation.
  • This technique enhances focusing capabilities and measurement accuracy in X-ray experiments.
  • The patented adjustment method provides flexibility for energy-dependent studies.