Laboratory-Based Soft X-Ray Tomography: A Novel Laser Design, Source Monitoring, and Data-Processing Workflow
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Abstract
Abstract Method development for laboratory-based X-ray microscopes operating in the water-window range invariably involves the development of the X-ray source as well. This paper presents major upgrades to the laboratory soft X-ray microscope (L-TXM) plasma chamber and data analysis protocol. Characterization of the laser-plasma source demonstrates improved performance, while a proof-of-principle tomogram of a diatom showcases a robust data treatment protocol and the system's capabilities for three-dimensional imaging and segmentation. These developments mark significant progress toward making L-TXM a more robust and user-friendly tool for soft X-ray microscopy applications.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced X-ray Imaging Techniques · Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging · X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis
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Affiliations
Technische Universität Berlin, Institut für Physik und Astronomie , Hardenbergstr. 36 Berlin 10623 ,
Berlin Laboratory for Innovative X-ray Technologies (BLiX) , Hardenbergstr. 36, Berlin 10623 ,
Max-Born-Institut (MBI) im Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. , Max-Born-Str. 2A, Berlin 12489 ,
Department X-ray Microscopy, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH, Elektronenspeicherring BESSY II , Albert-Einstein-Str. 15, Berlin 12489 ,
Funding
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft · German Research Foundation
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