Rapid aberration correction for diffractive X-ray optics by additive manufacturing: erratum

Area of Science:

• Optics
• Materials Science
• X-ray Optics

Background:

• Multilayer Laue lenses are critical for high-resolution X-ray focusing.
• Accurate numerical aperture (NA) is essential for characterizing lens performance.
• Previous publication [Opt. Express 30, 31519 (2022)] reported lens specifications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To correct a factual error in the numerical aperture (NA) of multilayer Laue lenses.
• To ensure the scientific accuracy of reported optical parameters.
• To provide correct data for future research utilizing these lenses.

Main Methods:

• Review of experimental data and lens fabrication parameters.
• Comparison of stated NA with calculated NA based on physical dimensions.
• Identification of the specific numerical value requiring correction.

Main Results:

• The numerical aperture (NA) of the multilayer Laue lenses was found to be misstated.
• The corrected NA value is now accurately reported.
• This correction impacts the precise focusing capabilities described in the original paper.

Conclusions:

• Accurate reporting of optical parameters like numerical aperture is crucial for scientific reproducibility.
• This erratum rectifies a key specification for the multilayer Laue lenses.
• The corrected information ensures the integrity of research in X-ray optics and microscopy.