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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Optics
    • X-ray Physics

    Background:

    • Efficient multilayer mirrors are crucial for the water window (284–543 eV) spectral region.
    • Cr/Sc multilayers offer high theoretical reflectivity but measured values are limited.
    • Existing technologies struggle to meet the demand for high-performance water window optics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop novel multilayer coatings for enhanced water window reflectivity.
    • To improve upon the performance of existing Cr/Sc multilayer mirrors.
    • To explore the use of nitridation and ternary materials for advanced mirror design.

    Main Methods:

    • Investigated Cr/Sc multilayer coatings with chromium nitridation.
    • Incorporated boron carbide (B4C) as a third material in the multilayer structure.
    • Optimized the CrN/B4C/Sc system through experimental studies.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a peak reflectance of 32% at 396 eV using the CrN/B4C/Sc coating.
    • Demonstrated a significant improvement over previously reported Cr/Sc multilayer reflectivities.
    • The new coating design addresses key challenges in water window mirror development.

    Conclusions:

    • The CrN/B4C/Sc multilayer system represents a significant advancement in water window optics.
    • Nitridation of chromium and the inclusion of boron carbide enhance mirror performance.
    • These improved mirrors hold promise for applications in X-ray microscopy and other water window technologies.