White Paper
X-ray Nanotomography in the Laboratory
with ZEISS Xradia Ultra 3D X-ray Microscope
11 August 2023
· 55 min read
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Author
Stephen T. Kelly, Ph.D.
Solutions Manager ZEISS X-ray Microscopy
Abstract
X-ray Nanotomography in the Laboratory - with ZEISS Xradia Ultra 3D X-ray Microscope
X-ray microscopy (XRM) enables non-destructive 3D investigation of a variety of samples across multiple length scales. Nanoscale XRM with resolution down to tens of nanometers has long been developed at synchrotron radiation facilities, driven by the development of advanced X-ray optics such as Fresnel zone plates.
ZEISS Xradia Ultra is the first instrument to bring this capability to the user’s own laboratory. In this paper, we discuss the technology behind Xradia Ultra and resulting performance, including X-ray optics, contrast modes and X-ray energy. The paper concludes with application areas and upcoming developments.
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X-ray Nanotomography in the Laboratory
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