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The inverse problem of evaluating residual stresses σ(z) in real space using residual stresses σ(τ) in image space is discussed. This problem is ill posed and special solution methods are required in order to obtain a stable solution. Moreover, the real-space solution must be localized in reflecting layers only in multilayer systems. This requirement imposes strong restrictions on the solution methods and does not allow one to use methods based on the inverse Laplace transform employed for compact solid materials. Besides, in the case of solid materials, the use of the inverse Laplace transform often leads to extremely unstable solutions. The stable numerical solution of the discussed inverse problem can be found using a method based on the Tikhonov regularization. Given the measured data and their pointwise error estimation, this method provides stable approximate solutions for both solid materials and thin films in the form of piecewise functions defined solely in diffracting layers. The approximations are shown to converge to the exact function when the noise in the experimental data approaches zero. If the initial data satisfy certain constraints, the method provides a stable exact solution for the inverse problem. A freely available MATLAB package has been developed, and its efficiency was demonstrated in the numerical residual stress calculations carried out for solid materials and thin films.

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