Validation study of a ray-tracing simulator for focal construct geometry

We present the results of a computer modelling package designed to simulate X-ray diffraction imaging employing focal construct geometry. The paths of coherently diffracted X-rays are modelled by ray-tracing. The results of the study show good agreement between simulated and measured data obtained in the laboratory. The validation of the modelling package permits the rapid optimisation and prototyping of focal construct technology, which has wide applicability in security X-ray imaging.