Metrology Advancements towards Diffraction-Limited X-ray Optics

  • Mallory M. Whalen
  • , Sarah N.T. Heine
  • , Alan Garner
  • , Brandon D. Chalifoux
  • , Herman L. Marshall
  • , Ralf K. Heilmann
  • , Mark L. Schattenburg

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Abstract

Next-generation X-ray telescopes require mirrors with surface height errors of a few nanometers. Traditional Fizeau interferometry is limited due to the characterization of reference surfaces. Axial shift mapping (ASM) is a self-referencing interferometric method that can separate the reference surface from the surface under test. This paper discusses the necessary measurement uncertainty for the Lynx X-ray Observatory concept as well as potential diffraction-limited telescopes. Plans to verify the accuracy of ASM with at-wavelength measurements are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOptics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy XII
EditorsJessica A. Gaskin, Daniele Spiga
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510691605
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 19 2025
Event12th Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy - San Diego, United States
Duration: Aug 4 2025Aug 7 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume13626
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference12th Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period8/4/258/7/25

Keywords

  • at-wavelength metrology
  • grazing-incidence mirrors
  • shear interferometry
  • X-ray optics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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