Hard x-ray Zernike Microscopy Reaches 30 nm Resolution
Since its invention in 1930, Zernike phase contrast has been a pillar in optical microscopy and more recently in x-ray microscopy, in particular for low-absorption-contrast biological specimens. We experimentally demonstrate that hard-x-ray Zernike microscopy now reaches a lateral resolution below 30 nm while strongly enhancing the contrast, thus opening many new research opportunities in biomedicine and materials science.
- Research Organization:
- BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY (BNL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE - OFFICE OF SCIENCE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-98CH10886
- OSTI ID:
- 1019511
- Report Number(s):
- BNL--95253-2011-JA; KC020401G
- Journal Information:
- Optics Letters, Journal Name: Optics Letters Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 36; ISSN 0146-9592
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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