Sources of X-radiation
US4002917A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/548
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Radiological apparatus is described for producing a representation of the variation of absorption coefficient with position over at least one planar slice taken cross-sectionally through a body under examination. The source of radiation comprises an X-ray tube having a target with an extended dimension in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the aforementioned planar slice, and means is provided for scanning the electron beam of the tube along the extended dimension of the target so as to scan the X-radiation relative to the body in said direction.
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