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1. Compact Soft X-Ray Microscopy

Author

Johansson, Göran

Subjects
soft x-ray microscopy, laser plasma, zone plate optics, multilayer optics, water window
Abstract

This thesis describes the development of soft x-rayreflective optics, instrumentation and applications for compactsoft x-ray microscopy. The microscope is based on a table-topliquid-jet-target laser-plasma source in combination with aspherical normal-incidence multilayer condenser mirror andnanofabricated diffractive optics for imaging. High-resolutionimaging is performed at the wavelength 3.374 nm in thewater-window (2.3 - 4.4 nm), where natural contrast betweencarbon and oxygen allows imaging of unstained biologicalmaterial in their natural aqueous environment. The design and implementation of a compact soft x-rayreflectometer based on a laser-plasma source is described. Thereflectometer allows rapid and accurate characterization ofnormal-incidence multilayer coatings used at water-windowwavelengths. This instrument, which measures absolutereflectivity and multilayer period, is now used in thefabrication process, aiming to improve the soft x-raynormal-incidence multilayer condenser system of the compactsoft x-ray microscope. Latest results from the developmentprocess are presented. A new design of the compact soft x-ray microscope, withimprovements in mechanical and thermal stability, providesuser-friendly and daily operation. This includes also a newnozzle design for the liquid-jet-target laser-plasma source,which enables higher source stability and operation withcryogenic liquids. In addition, a new experimental arrangementunder construction is briefly described. It will utilize acondenser zone plate and operate at the wavelength 2.478nm. Finally, performance test of the compact soft x-raymicroscope is presented and discussed. In addition, a projectto explore the use of soft x-ray microscopy for imaging sensorycells is described. The high-resolution imaging of these cellswas performed at the synchrotron-based soft x-ray microscope atLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). NR 20140805

Published
2003

2. Exploring the use of soft X-ray microscopy for imaging subcellular structures of the inner ear

Author

Johansson, Göran A., Khanna, S M, Nair, A, Mannstrom, P, Denbeaux, G, Ulfendahl, M, Johansson, Göran A., Khanna, S M, Nair, A, Mannstrom, P, Denbeaux, G, and Ulfendahl, M

Abstract

The soft X-ray microscope at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory was developed for visualization of biological tissue. Soft X-ray microscopy provides high-resolution visualization of hydrated, non-embedded and non-sectioned cells and is thus potentially an alternative to transmission electron microscopy. Here we show for the first time soft X-ray micrographs of structures isolated from the guinea-pig inner ear. Sensory outer hair cells and supporting pillar cells are readily visualized. In the hair cells, individual stereocilia can easily be identified within the apical hair bundle. The underlying cuticular plate is, however, too densely composed or too thick to be clearly visualized, and thus appears very dark. The cytoplasmic structures protruding from the cuticular plates as well as the fibrillar material surrounding and projecting from the cell nuclei can be seen. In the pillar cells the images reveal individual microtubule bundles. Soft X-ray images of the acellular tectorial membrane and thin two-layered Reissner's membrane display a level of resolution comparable to low-power electron microscopy., QC 20110926

Published
2004
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3. Compact water-window transmission X-ray microscopy

Author

Berglund, M., Rymell, L., Peuker, M., Wilhein, T., Hertz, Hans M., Berglund, M., Rymell, L., Peuker, M., Wilhein, T., and Hertz, Hans M.

Abstract

We demonstrate sub-100 nm resolution water-window soft X-ray full-field transmission microscopy with a compact system. The microscope operates at lambda = 3.37 nm and is based on a 100 Hz table-top regenerative debris-free droplet-target laser-plasma X-ray source in combination with normal-incidence multilayer condenser optics for sample illumination. High-spatial-resolution imaging is performed with a 7.3% efficiency nickel zone plate and a 1024 x 1024 pixel CCD detector. Images of dry test samples are recorded with exposure times of a few minutes and show features smaller than 60 nm., QC 20100525

Published
2000
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