Reflective Optical Arrays

Abstract

In this chapter the prospects of using grazing incidence reflection from custom built nested mirrors or reflector arrays are discussed. The aim is to provide a high gain in focused intensity from either laboratory or synchrotron sources. The calculated performances of such systems are presented, taking into account manufacturing tolerances and surface roughness. These calculations indicate that the improvement of roughness is of primary importance, and ways of addressing this during possible manufacturing processes are discussed.