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In this paper we introduce Borrmann Spectroscopy as a method for measuring X-ray absorption spectra under conditions of an exotic wave field, namely, a coherent superposition of two plane waves. The essential features of the Borrmann Effect (also known as anomalous transmission) are outlined. We show that the Borrmann Effect can lead to a very strong relative enhancement of quadrupole absorption. After describing some early results in this field, and some general considerations of multiple-wave absorption, we contrast recent results on anisotropy in Borrmann spectroscopy with normal absorption. Despite the qualitative success of a simple model for quadrupole enhancement, temperature dependence and anisotropy, a general theory of the Borrmann Effect is required which includes anisotropic and non-dipolar scattering. We outline some first steps towards such a theory.
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Collins, S.P., Tolkiehn, M., Laurus, T. et al. Anisotropy in Borrmann spectroscopy. Eur. Phys. J. Spec. Top. 208, 75–87 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjst/e2012-01608-1
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