Numerical model for tomographic image formation in transmission x-ray microscopy

作者:Bertilson Michael*; von Hofsten Olov; Hertz Hans M; Vogt Ulrich
来源:Optics Express, 2011, 19(12): 11578-11583.
DOI:10.1364/OE.19.011578

摘要

We present a numerical image-formation model for investigating the influence of partial coherence, sample thickness and depth-of-focus on the accuracy of tomographic reconstructions in transmission x-ray microscopes. The model combines wave propagation through the object by finite difference techniques with Fourier methods. We include a ray-tracing model to analyse the origin of detrimental stray light in zone plate-based x-ray microscopes. These models allow optimization of x-ray microscopy systems for quantitative tomographic imaging of thick objects. Results show that both the depth-of-focus and the reconstructed local absorption coefficient are highly dependent on the degree of coherence of the optical system.

  • 出版日期2011-6-6