Aperiodic multilayer structures in soft X-ray optics

Pirozhkov, A. S.; Ragozin, E. N.*

Physics-Uspekhi, 58(11), p.1095 - 1105, 2015/11

https://doi.org/10.3367/UFNe.0185.201511e.1203

This paper reviews a series of studies that address the development and application of aperiodic multilayer structures (aperiodic multilayer mirrors) as soft X-ray (SXR) ( 4-40 nm) optical elements. The paper discusses the potential of such structures for reflecting SXR radiation in a broad wavelength range, primarily at normal radiation incidence; and as polarization elements (broadband polarizer mirrors and phase shifters). Also, the capabilities of aperiodic structures as elements of attosecond SXR optics are discussed.