A focus-detector arrangement includes a radiation source with a focus,
arranged on a first side of the subject, for generating a fan-shaped or
conical beam of rays; at least one X-ray optical grating arranged in the
beam path, with at least one phase grating arranged on the opposite
second side of the subject in the beam path generating an interference
pattern of the X-radiation preferably, in a particular energy range; and
an analysis-detector system which detects at least the interference
pattern generated by the phase grating in respect of its phase shift with
position resolution. According to at least one embodiment of the
invention, at least one X-ray optical grating including bars which are
free from overhangs form shadows in the beam path of the fan-shaped or
conical beam of rays.