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WP1 will target relativistic laser intensities at unprecedented average power (sub to multi-kW in the infrared). Although intense hard X-ray emission is possible even at lower intensities (see WP2), we target such regime to propose a higher impact of our technology (see impact section). We will develop technological strategies on the XCAN laser at EP [Fsa20] with the local support of THALES LAS (Joint EP-THALES Laboratory) and the multi- kW TRUMPF Scientific laser5 that will be installed in the Hanover Cluster of Excellence6 in 2022, while the laser station at IST will be upgraded for testbed for automated machine learning optimization processes.

We will develop intense hard X-ray nanoscale sources at LUH, IST and EP for advanced nanoscale imaging approaches. Instrumentation will be supported by RITE and associated SMEs.

We will perform a complete numerical experiment with realistic parameters. In particular, the relationship between the experimental conditions (the incoherence of the source, the dynamical range of the measurement and the complexity of the sample) and the quality of the retrieved image (noise and spatial resolution) will be investigated in detail, following concepts already developed in [Ge13] and [Hui20]. A specific attention will be given to the study of the limits of the approach in the context of a realistic incoherent source. We will perform the first IDI experiments using hard X-rays from a synchrotron (deliverable D3.2). EP has an agreement with commissioning beamtime at the Nanoscopium beamtime (SOLEIL Synchrotron, France) following a recent success on broadband incoherent imaging [Hui20].

The objective of WP 4 is to maximize NanoXCAN impact on innovation through the development of a shared approach to knowledge transfer and industrial access. WP4 addresses the necessary support for the continuous planning of the Project’s implementation and its integral management of the Impact, Communication, Dissemination an Exploitation of Results with the following actions: Dissemination and Exploitation of Results Plan (DERP) (deliverables D4.2 to D4.5) that will be monitored by the coordinator management office.

The objective of WP5 is to manage the overall project with respect to administrative, contractual, legal, ethical, financial, and technical issues to ensure highest quality of service and completing deliverables according to the time frame and budget foreseen, in relation with the EU project officer. The Project Coordinator and the Project Management Team, working closely with all partners, will ensure in particular that the planning and effective implementation of the Project are consistent and congruent with the progress made by NanoXCAN project in terms of institutional and management integration and technical ramping-up. WP5 will set up the bodies, management principles and supporting toolsnecessary for the coordination, management, risk control, real-time budget monitoring, recruitment and reporting. WP5 will pursue the following specific objectives are:

  • Ensuring proper implementation of the Work Plan and achievement of the project objectives.
  • Optimizing allocation of resources.
  • Assessing and countering risks.
  • Monitoring and ensuring on time delivery of scientific / technical and financial reports.
  • Communication with the project officer, including completion of reports and budget monitoring.
  • Ensuring proper interaction and internal communications among partners; Organizing project meetings.