Abstract
A WSi2/Si multilayer, with 300 bi-layers and a 2.18-nm d-spacing, is designed for X-ray monochromator application. The multilayer is deposited using direct current magnetron sputtering technology. The reflectivity of the 1st-order Bragg peak measured at E=8.05 keV is 38%, and the angular resolution (\Delta \theta/\theta) is less than 1.0%. Fitting results of the reflectivity curve indicate a layer thickness drift of 1.6%, mainly accounting for the broadening of the Bragg peaks. The layer morphology is further characterized by transmission electron microscopy, and a well-ordered multilayer structure with sharp interfaces is observed from the substrate to the surface. The material combination of WSi2/Si is a promising candidate for the fabrication of a high-resolution multilayer monochromator in the hard X-ray region.
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