Kumakhov optics

Kumakhov optics

[kü′mä‚kȯf ‚äp·tiks] (optics) Systems composed of bundles of glass fibers that behave as waveguides to propagate x-rays or neutrons by multiple internal refllections, and that can be bent or tapered to concentrate, collimate, or focus the radiation. Also known as polycapillary optics.