Efficient focusing of 8 keV X-rays with multilayer Fresnel zone plates fabricated by atomic layer deposition and focused ion beam milling

The fabrication and performance of multilayer Al2O3/Ta2O5 Fresnel zone plates in the hard X-ray range and a discussion of possible future developments considering available materials are reported.

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