Monochromatic x-ray systems and methods
US10857383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to some aspects, a carrier configured for use with a broadband x-ray source comprising an electron source and a primary target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source to produce broadband x-ray radiation in response to electrons impinging on the primary target is provided. The carrier comprising a housing configured to be removably coupled to the broadband x-ray source and configured to accommodate a secondary target capable of producing monochromatic x-ray radiation in response to incident broadband x-ray radiation, the housing comprising a transmissive portion configured to allow broadband x-ray radiation to be transmitted to the secondary target when present, and a blocking portion configured to absorb broadband x-ray radiation.
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