{"product_id":"x-ray-radiation-and-artificial-bragg-structures-hardback-9781789451870","title":"X-ray Radiation and Artificial Bragg Structures (Hardback) 9781789451870","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eX-ray Radiation and Artificial Bragg Structures\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJean-Michel Andre (Author), Philippe Jonnard (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781789451870, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 4 February 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.6 x 1.8 cm, 0.492 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artificial Bragg structures (ABS) studied in this book have revolutionized X-ray optics. They are based on (quasi-) periodic stacks of nanoscale thin films with periods close to the wavelength of the radiation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eX-ray Radiation and Artificial Bragg Structures\u003c\/i\u003e presents the historical prolegomena relating to X-ray sources and the initial development of ABS. It analyzes the modeling of ABS characteristics and performance, and their optimization. It also presents matrix and recursive methods, coupled-wave theory and scattering theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book also examines ABSs as seats for special quantum and magneto-optic phenomena. It discusses the application of ABSs, as well as promising developments in EUV lithography and the realization of new X-ray sources. Finally, it presents the prospects offered by ABSs in the near future, particularly in the field of coherent sources and X-ray lasers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. Historical Prolegomena 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean-Michel ANDRÉ and Philippe JONNARD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1. A short history of sources of X-rays 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2. A short history of artificial Bragg structures and changes in them 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1. Older work 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2. Modern work 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3. References 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. Propagation of X-ray Radiation in a Bragg Structure: Frequency Domain 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean-Michel ANDRÉ and Philippe JONNARD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1. Introduction to the interaction of X-rays and matter 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2. Propagation in the frequency domain 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1. Master equations and the Hill equation 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2. Solving the Hill equation using the Bloch-Floquet method 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3. Matrix methods 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4. Recursive methods 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3. Superluminal propagation and density of optical modes 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4. References 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. Coupled-wave Theories 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean-Michel ANDRÉ and Philippe JONNARD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1. Introduction 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2. Frequency domain 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1. Standard theory of coupled waves 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2. Tagaki-Taupin method 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3. Time domain 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4. Generalization to Laue geometry 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5. References 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. Propagation in Hybrid Bragg Structures: Scattering Theory 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean-Michel ANDRÉ and Philippe JONNARD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1. Introduction 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2. Considerations on hybrid structures 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.1. Grating structures 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.2. Fresnel lens structures 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3. Scattering theories applied to hybrid structures 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1. General approach 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2. Application to Bragg-Fraunhofer diffraction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3. Application to Bragg-Fresnel diffraction 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4. References 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. Optimization and Design of Artificial Bragg Mirrors 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean-Michel ANDRÉ and Philippe JONNARD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Theoretical optimization of the mirrors 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.1. Introduction 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.2. Role of the number of unit cells 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.3. Case of a bilayer unit cell 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2. Practical optimization of mirrors 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1. Accidental defects 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2. \"Natural\" defects - Rough or diffuse interfaces 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3. Practical optimization techniques 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3. Design of mirrors and inverse problem 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1. Design of \"wide-band\" mirrors and super-mirrors 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2. Design of chirped mirrors 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4. References 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. Physics of Artificial Bragg Structures: Presentation of Some Phenomena 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean-Michel ANDRÉ, Karine LE GUEN and Philippe JONNARD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1. Introduction 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2. Kossel diffraction 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3. Purcell effect 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4. Bragg-Raman effect 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5. Optical and topological states - X-ray quantum optics 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6. Magnetism 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7. References 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. Applications of Artificial Bragg Structures 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean-Michel ANDRÉ, Karine LE GUEN and Philippe JONNARD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1. Wavelength dispersion and monochromatization 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.1. Wavelength dispersion 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.2. Combined monochromatization 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2. Focusing using lenses 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1. Laue lens 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2. Bragg-Fresnel lens 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3. Polarimetry, interferometry and metrology of X-ray radiation 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.1. Polarization 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2. Coherence 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4. Instruments and imaging at quasi-normal incidence 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.1. EUV lithography 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.2. Telescopes for EUV astrophysics 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.3. X-ray\/EUV microscope 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5. Instruments and imagery under grazing incidence 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6. Elements for X-ray radiation sources 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.1. Introduction 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.2. Optical elements for sources of X-ray radiation 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.3. Elements generating sources of X-ray radiation 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7. References 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8. Perspectives and Conclusion 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean-Michel ANDRÉ and Philippe JONNARD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1. Perspectives for fabrication and characterization 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1.1. Fabrication 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1.2. Characterization 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2. Perspectives for applications 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1. Optics and imaging 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2. Sources 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3. References 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4. 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