Patent ID: 8406374
Filing Date: 2013-03-26
Classification: B82Y,G21K

Abstract:
1. An x-ray optical system comprising: a multiple corner optic assembly including a plurality of single corner Kirkpatrick-Baez side-by-side optics positioned about an optical axis, each single corner optic including a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface orthogonal to the first reflective surface, the first and second reflective surfaces extending from an optic entrance zone to an optic exit zone, the single corner optics being positioned about the optical axis such that the first and second reflective surfaces of each single corner optic face the optical axis and the optic entrance and exit zones of each single corner optic are respectively aligned defining an assembly entrance zone and an assembly exit zone, each single corner optic being configured to condition an x-ray beam having an x-ray wavelength, wherein the plurality of single corner optics includes a first single corner optic configured to condition a first x-ray beam having a first x-ray wavelength; and an adjustable aperture assembly positioned at one of the assembly entrance and exit zones, the adjustable aperture assembly including at least one movable body portion having an aperture formed therethrough, wherein a first movable body portion is movable relative to the first single corner optic to adjust a size or shape of the first x-ray beam to at least one of adjust optic focal spot size, adjust convergence of the first x-ray beam, and occlude the first x-ray beam having the first x-ray wavelength.