Series diode X-ray source
US4359660A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J35/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multiple cathode-anode pulsed X-ray source utilizes a first X-ray transparent cathode spaced apart from a solid tungsten first anode between which is disposed a second tungsten anode spaced apart from the first cathode and electrically connected to a second X-ray transparent cathode which is also spaced apart from a solid tungsten first anode. Electrons emitted from the first cathode are caused to bombard the second anode to emit X-radiation therefrom where the electrons are then conducted to and emitted by the second cathode to bombard the first anode to again emit X-radiation therefrom. The X-radiation emitted from the first and second anodes passes through the first and second cathodes to a target.
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