Abstract
It is well known that transitions such as Is-to-π* transitions possess an angular dependence. In particular, the transition is optically forbidden at the normal-incidence angle because the electric vector of X-ray is perpendicular to the π* molecular orbital. This means that compounds possessing π* molecular orbitals, such as graphite, become transparent at the normal-incidence angle. Using this optical property, we propose a design for a metal/graphite normal-incidence X-ray multilayer device. It is expected that the designed mirror will have a reflectance of 35% in the XANES region of carbon. Finally, we consider an application of the mirror to biological X-ray microscopy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1304-1307+3 |
Journal | IEEJ Transactions on Electronics, Information and Systems |
Volume | 127 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Atomic-scattering factor
- Carbon K-edge
- Graphite
- X-ray multilayer
- XANES
- π* molecular orbital
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering