Subwavelength coherent imaging of periodic samples using a 13.5 nm tabletop high-harmonic light source

Coherent diffractive imaging of periodic samples is demonstrated with a tabletop, 13.5 nm high-harmonic source. With a novel image reconstruction technique, the record high spatial resolution of 12.6 nm is achieved in the extreme-ultraviolet region.

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