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Summary
Ion beam figuring (IBF) can correct x-ray grating surfaces to nanometer precision. This study demonstrates IBF preserves grating structure and diffraction efficiency, crucial for high-resolution x-ray optics.
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Area of Science:
- Optics
- Surface Metrology
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Nanometer accuracy stitching interferometry enables high-performance ion beam figuring (IBF) of x-ray mirrors.
- X-ray diffraction grating fabrication can introduce surface errors, degrading mirror figure quality.
- Potential for ion beam smoothing to degrade grating structure and diffraction efficiency is a concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate post-production correction of x-ray diffraction gratings using IBF.
- Evaluate the impact of IBF on grating structure and diffraction efficiency.
- Assess the feasibility of achieving nanometer-level surface planarity while preserving grating integrity.
Main Methods:
- Utilized nanometer accuracy stitching interferometry for in-process feedback during IBF.
- Applied ion beam figuring to correct figure errors on x-ray diffraction gratings.
- Measured changes in grating structure and diffraction efficiency before and after IBF.
Main Results:
- Achieved nanometer-level planarity of the global grating surface using IBF.
- Successfully preserved the grating structure during the ion beam correction process.
- No detectable change in diffraction efficiency was observed after IBF.
Conclusions:
- IBF is a viable technique for correcting figure errors in x-ray diffraction gratings.
- IBF can achieve high surface precision without compromising grating performance.
- This method is critical for advancing ultra-high spectral resolution and maintaining brightness in coherent x-ray beams.

