Abstract

The reflection efficiency of an absorbing multilayer system is calculated, as are details of line profiles. The theory presented is valid for a thin layer of heavy atoms (lead) held in place by a webbing of light material (stearate chain). As an approximation, the indices of refraction of both layers are assumed to be of the form

The multilayer is assumed mounted on a completely absorbing substrate.

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