Three-dimensional beam forming X-ray source
US12340968B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/166
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for generating X-ray photons. The methods comprise: generating an electron beam; positioning hollow pedestals in the path of the electron beam (the hollow pedestals being radially spaced apart from each other and extending out and away from a major planar face of a base plate); generating X-ray radiation as a result of an interaction of the electron beam with target element(s) disposed at a distal end of a respective pedestal of the hollow pedestals; causing the X-ray radiation to interact with a beam shield comprising wall elements extending out and away from the major planar face of the base plate; and setting at least one of a beam shape and direction of the X-ray radiation by selectively controlling a location where the electron beam intersects the target element(s) to determine an interaction of the X-ray radiation with the wall elements.
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