Modern X-ray Physics Lecture WS 2020/21

This course introduces basic concepts of Modern X-ray Physics, in particular using synchrotron radiation, with a focus on imaging applications.

Topics:

The Basics: X-ray sources and instrumentation

X-ray generation
X-ray interaction with matter
X-ray optics and beamlines
X-ray detectors

Applications: Imaging with X-rays

absorption-based imaging and computed tomography
X-rays as waves: propagation and coherence
X-ray phase-contrast imaging
X-ray microscopy and coherent diffractive imaging