Soft X-ray ptychography system using a Wolter mirror for achromatic illumination optics

Opt Express. 2022 Jul 18;30(15):26220-26228. doi: 10.1364/OE.462190.

Abstract

A soft X-ray ptychography system using a Wolter mirror for the illumination optics has been developed. By taking advantage of the achromaticity of the optics, the system is capable of seamlessly imaging at half-period resolution of 50 nm with a broad photon-energy range from 250 eV to 2 keV while maintaining the focal position. Imaging a mammalian cell at various wavelengths was demonstrated, and high-resolution visualization of organelle was achieved. Stereo imaging was also performed with a long working distance of 20 mm. In combination with in-situ/operando and tomographic measurements, this system will be a powerful tool for observing biological and material targets with complex features.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Equipment Design
  • Lighting*
  • Mammals
  • Optics and Photonics*
  • Radiography
  • X-Rays