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Single optical element combines soft X-ray imaging and spectroscopy

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Briefings

A German, Swiss, and Japanese research team demonstrated a single reflection zone plate (RZP) capable of performing both soft X-ray imaging and resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) mapping simultaneously. This single optical element could simplify future instruments by determining both structural location and electronic property variation in materials. The study was published in October 2026.

Key points

• A single reflection zone plate (RZP) can perform both soft X-ray imaging and resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) mapping simultaneously.
• The approach simplifies future instruments by determining both where structures are located in a material and how their electronic properties vary.

Context

This finding represents a significant advancement in X-ray optics, allowing researchers to perform two distinct analytical techniques with a single optical component, potentially reducing instrument complexity and cost.

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