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X-ray focusing apparatus

US6504901B1 · kind B1 · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateMar 16, 2001
Grant dateJan 7, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K1/06
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An X-ray focusing apparatus comprises a waveguide (3) closely coupled to an X-ray focusing mirror (5). The mirror comprises an interior reflecting surface having a rotational axis of symmetry. The waveguide may comprise a tapered polycapillary lens.

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