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Shinnosuke Kurimoto¹, Takato Inoue^1,2, Hitoshi Aoto¹

¹Department of Materials Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8603, Japan.

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We developed a novel multi-frame blind deconvolution technique for X-ray microscopy. This method uses untrained neural networks and a rotating sample to achieve 34 nm spatial resolution, overcoming limitations of existing deconvolution approaches.

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Area of Science:

X-ray microscopy
Image reconstruction
Computational imaging

Background:

Existing deconvolution methods face challenges in X-ray microscopy due to technical limitations.
In-plane sample rotation introduces stage motion errors, complicating reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a multi-frame blind deconvolution method optimized for X-ray microscopy.
To enable robust image reconstruction despite in-plane sample rotation and stage motion errors.
To improve spatial resolution and phase information reconstruction in X-ray microscopy.

Main Methods:

Utilized a multi-frame blind deconvolution approach with an in-plane rotating sample.
Employed untrained neural networks as the reconstruction algorithm.
Conducted experiments using full-field X-ray microscopy with Kirkpatrick-Baez mirror optics at SPring-8.

Main Results:

Achieved a spatial resolution of 34 nm (half period).
Successfully removed wavefront aberrations.
Improved the apparent numerical aperture of the X-ray microscope.
Demonstrated robust reconstruction against stage motion errors.

Conclusions:

The proposed method offers a cost-effective way to enhance X-ray microscope performance, even with imperfect optics.
This technique facilitates the reconstruction of phase information for both samples and lenses.
The approach overcomes limitations of traditional deconvolution in challenging X-ray microscopy applications.