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  • Optics
  • Materials Science
  • Instrumentation

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  • Accurate characterization of X-ray optics is essential for advanced research facilities.
  • Grazing-incidence mirrors are critical components in synchrotron radiation and free-electron laser (FEL) applications.
  • Existing methods for surface shape analysis can be complex and time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a comprehensive and user-friendly framework for fitting measured surface shapes of X-ray mirrors.
  • To provide accurate characterization of grazing-incidence X-ray mirrors used in demanding scientific environments.
  • To facilitate community collaboration and further development through open-source code.

Main Methods:

  • Summarizing closed-form expressions for typical X-ray mirror shapes (cylinders, ellipsoids, etc.).
  • Generating theoretical surfaces incorporating pose parameters (position and orientation).
  • Implementing parameter optimization with selectable fixed or fitted parameters and user-friendly wrappers.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the effectiveness of the fitting framework through practical examples.
  • Provided clear explanations of fitting parameter physical meanings.
  • Highlighted framework features using elliptic cylinder and ellipsoid shape examples.

Conclusions:

  • The developed framework offers an effective solution for accurate X-ray mirror surface characterization.
  • Open-source availability (MATLAB and Python) promotes wider adoption and collaborative improvements.
  • This tool enhances the performance and reliability of X-ray optics in cutting-edge research facilities.