Finite-difference field calculations for two-dimensionally confined x-ray waveguides.

A numerical method for calculation of the electromagnetic field in two-dimensionally confined x-ray waveguides is presented. It is based on the parabolic wave equation, which is solved by means of a finite-difference scheme. The results are verified by a comparison to analytical theory, namely, Fresnel reflectivity and the weakly guiding optical fiber.

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