Abstract
In this paper we discuss the potential for application of x-ray holographic imaging techniques to the sequencing of DNA. We formulate an approximate model for the scattering of partially coherent x-rays from an oriented DNA fiber and show the feasibility of reconstruction of heavy atom label positions from the x-ray scattering data. A series of simulations has been done to demonstrate the required reconstruction algorithms. An x-ray experiment is currently in progress to demonstrate the real feasibility of the technique.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 255-259 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Volume | 1345 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Advanced X-Ray/EUV Radiation Sources and Applications - San Diego, CA, USA Duration: Jul 11 1990 → Jul 13 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering