Scattering From Surface Roughness�Implications On X-Ray Imaging

Results of an analysis of surface profile measurements by J. Bennett on a set of very smooth flat surfaces is presented. Visible scattering profiles are predicted and compared with measured scatter profiles. The predicted scatter profiles are integrated for compari-son with total integrated scatter measurements (TIS). Using the model analysis at X-ray wavelengths illustrates the impact of various surface profiles on X-ray imaging.