High-resolution x-ray diffraction imaging in a tabletop system

The ability to determine the atomic structure or identify the material composition of a sample at high spatial resolution is paramount to a variety of research, imaging, and inspection tasks. We have developed a multi-modality x-ray transmission and x-ray diffraction imaging system that is compact and enables scanning of intact samples. To demonstrate the capabilities of the system, we characterize its spatial and momentum transfer resolution and provide examples of the contrast and utility of the system using a combination of resolution and anthropomorphic phantoms.