Focused X–rays are used in many analysis applications to increase the resolution of an imaging system or reduce experiment time through higher photon flux. Microworks offers several types of refractive X-ray lenses made of epoxy polymer.
See the Spec Sheet below for an example. Custom X-ray lenses are available upon request.
Standard X-ray Lenses
Parameter
Description
Lens Characteristics
Compound Refractive Lens (CRL), also as compact motorized zoom lens; Fresnel-type; prism lenses
Point or line focus; imaging or illumination optics; astigmatism-free
Lens Material
Radiationstable resist SU-8; lifetime of many years, even when permanently in the beam
Radius of Curvature
> 5 µm
Photon Energy
> 8 keV; best between 8 and 40 keV
Focal Length
> 30 mm
Physical Aperture
100 µm to 2 mm
Min. Focal Spot Size
> 0.5 µm
Custom X-ray Lenses
We offer custom production of X-ray lenses to your specifications.
Options include different geometries, particular apertures, focal distances, and energies.
