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1. A method for processing a set of wafers comprising:performing a first process on the set of wafers to create a processed set of wafers;performing an inline analysis on at least one wafer of the processed set of wafers by focusing output x-rays from the wafer onto an x-ray detector using a graded multilayer diffractor; andperforming a second process on the processed set of wafers after performing the inline analysis. 2. The method of claim 1, further including directing a probe beam at the wafer to generate the output x-rays. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the probe beam is one of an e-beam and an x-ray beam. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein performing the inline analysis includes focusing different sets of output x-rays with different wavelengths using a set of graded multilayer diffractors. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein each graded multilayer diffractor is configured to measure a predetermined element x-ray. 6. An x-ray analysis metrology system for analyzing a test sample, the x-ray analysis metrology system comprising:a probe beam source for directing a probe beam onto the test sample;a graded multilayer diffractor for focusing output x-rays from the test sample; andan x-ray detector for capturing the focused output x-rays,wherein the graded multilayer diffractor facilitates inline analysis of production wafers. 7. The x-ray analysis metrology system of claim 6, wherein the probe beam source is one of an e-beam source and an x-ray beam source. 8. The x-ray analysis metrology system of claim 6, wherein the graded multilayer diffractor includes a set of graded multilayer diffractors and the x-ray detector includes a set of x-ray detectors, thereby allowing simultaneous measurement of different elements within the test sample. 9. The x-ray analysis metrology system of claim 6, wherein the graded multilayer diffractor is symmetrical in shape. 10. The x-ray analysis metrology system of claim 6, wherein the graded multilayer diffractor is asymmetrical in shape. 11. The x-ray analysis metrology system of claim 6, wherein the graded multilayer diffractor is cylindrical in shape. 12. The x-ray analysis metrology system of claim 6, wherein the graded multilayer diffractor is spherical in shape. 13. The x-ray analysis metrology system of claim 6, wherein the graded multilayer diffractor is paraboloidal in shape. 14. The x-ray analysis metrology system of claim 6, wherein the graded multilayer diffractor is toroidal in shape. 15. The x-ray analysis metrology system of claim 6, wherein the graded multilayer diffractor is ellipsoidal in shape.