Applications of Laboratory Soft X-Ray Systems

Three systems which use laboratory scale X-ray sources and zone plate optics are under development: a dark field microscope, a scanning microscope and a microprobe for studies of cellular radiation response. Both microscopes are designed for use on a laser plasma source, but the dark field system can also be utilised at a storage ring. The microprobe uses either a micro focus source with a carbon target or a laser plasma source.