Inventors:
Hector R. Beguiristain - Oakland CA
Jay T. Cremer - Palo Alto CA
Melvin A. Piestrup - Woodside CA
Assignee:
Adelphi Technology, Inc. - Palo Alto CA
International Classification:
G02B 900
US Classification:
359754, 359646, 359796, 359717
Abstract:
A compound refractive lens for focusing, collecting, collimating and imaging with x-rays comprising N unit lenses numbered i=1 through N unit lenses substantially aligned along an axis such that i-th lens having a displacement t orthogonal to said axis, with said axis located such that the sum of the lens displacements t equals zero, and wherein each of said unit lenses comprises a lens material of lithium, carbon, or polyimide. A method for molding and housing the unit lenses is provided such that the unit lens have high surface and optical quality, and do not chemically deteriorate due to absorption of water or oxidation.