Abstract

A Young’s double slit experiment was carried out to investigate the coherence properties of a quasi-monochromatic point x-ray source in the water window spectral region. Plasma source sizes were determined by obtaining pinhole camera images. Emission spectra were recorded using a transmission grating spectrometer in conjunction with Kodak S101 x-ray film. In-line Gabor holograms of two fibers were obtained to demonstrate the viability of the laser plasma source as a suitable source for coherent imaging. Also discussed is the maximum achievable brightness of a monochromatic point x-ray source using a glass based laser system at the Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka.

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