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The aim is to develop a 3D-printed X-ray mirror to enhance the functionality and performance of beamlines in synchrotron and XFEL facilities.

April 4, 2026JACOWOpen Access

Additive manufacture, 3D-printed, metallic X-ray mirror for synchrotron and XFEL facilities

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The aim is to develop a 3D-printed X-ray mirror to enhance the functionality and performance of beamlines in synchrotron and XFEL facilities.
Designed and fabricated a monolithic X-ray mirror using additive manufacturing techniques.
Combined optical substrate, beamline mount, and cooling manifold into one 3D-printed structure.
Used single point diamond turning and chemo-mechanical processing to create an optical surface.
Coated the mirror with electroless nickel-phosphorus to improve surface quality.
The 3D-printed mirror exhibits surface quality on par with traditional silicon mirrors.
The design is resistant to clamping deformations, simplifying installation.
Enhanced internal cooling is achieved through innovative channel designs, improving thermal management.

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This research demonstrates a novel 3D-printed mirror that improves X-ray beamline performance, indicating significant advancements in optical design.

Alcock et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This research demonstrates a novel 3D-printed mirror that improves X-ray beamline performance, indicating significant advancements in optical design.