Soft X-ray diffraction tomography: simulations and first experimental results

Diffraction tomography allows us to obtain high-resolution 3-D phase and amplitude reconstructions of thick specimens. Here we report on some difficulties arising in the experimental realization of diffraction tomography. These initial experiments together with computer simulations are presented and first results obtained by incorporating the suggested modifications are shown for a collection of 1 μm diameter latex spheres and a 3 μm diameter gold dot. (authors)