X-Rays From Laser Plasmas: Generation and Applications

PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES. Interaction of Soft X-Rays with Matter: Wave Behaviour (lambda ~ 1 nm). Interaction of Soft X-rays with Matter: Particle Behavior (hv ~ 1 keV). Laser-Produced Plasmas. Excimer Lasers. X-RAY SOURCE CONSTRUCTION, PERFORMANCE AND APPLICATIONS. High Power KrF Lasers for X-Ray Generation. High-Power Laser Plasma X-Ray Source. X-Ray Microscopy. X-Ray Micro- and Nano-Engineering. Soft X-Ray Radiobiology. Conclusions. Index.