Most materials either absorb or transmit X-rays. This is useful for imaging but makes it notoriously difficult to build mirrors for reflective X-ray optics. A demonstration of the high X-ray reflectivity of diamond could provide a timely solution to make the most of the next generation of free-electron lasers.
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Durbin, S., Colella, R. Diamond brilliance. Nature Phys 6, 163–164 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys1610
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