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    Area of Science:

    • Optics
    • Imaging Science
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Holography enables 3D imaging, with X-ray holography offering higher resolution than visible light.
    • Current X-ray holography uses inefficient nanoscale pinholes, limiting sample size and efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and demonstrate a novel X-ray holography setup for improved resolution and sample size.
    • To overcome limitations of existing X-ray holography techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • A new setup utilizing a binary diffractive optical element (DOE) was designed and implemented.
    • The DOE simultaneously generates object illumination and reference waves, located separately from the sample plane.
    • The setup was tested at an undulator beamline at BESSY II using an extended test sample.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a resolution of 90 nm (half-pitch) with the new X-ray holography setup.
    • The separate optic placement allowed for the investigation of larger sample areas.
    • Demonstrated the potential for nanoscale imaging of extended samples.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed DOE-based X-ray holography setup significantly enhances resolution and sample size capabilities.
    • This method is transferable to free electron laser sources for time-resolved nanoscale imaging.
    • The new setup opens avenues for studying ultra-fast processes with unprecedented detail.