METHOD OF GENERATING X-RAYS AND X-RAY MONOCHROMATOR Russian patent published in 2012 - IPC G21K1/06 

FIELD: physics.

SUBSTANCE: method of generating X-rays involves exposing the diffracting layer of a monochromator crystal with initial X-rays and optical radiation in the visible and/or infrared region with intensity which varies along the diffracting layer of the monochromator crystal, where said monochromator crystal is based on a crystal in which under the effect of optical radiation and depending on the optical radiation, interplanar distance in the diffracting layer changes. The monochromator crystal is exposed to optical radiation with intensity which linearly varies along one of the coordinates of the diffracting layer. Versions of X-ray monochromators for realising the method of generating X-rays are disclosed.

EFFECT: broader functional capabilities when used in high-resolution X-ray optical circuits by providing a wide bandwidth for the monochromator crystal.

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