Miniature X-ray source and method
US6658088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/164
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A miniature X-ray source includes a support structure provided with a through hole, an anode arranged at one end of the hole and a cathode at the other end of the hole, thereby defining a cavity, wherein the anode and cathode are adapted to be energized to generate X-ray radiation. The support structure has a cross-sectional shape that is determined such that a desired radiation distribution of the radiation generated by the X-ray source is achieved. Also a method of manufacturing miniature X-ray sources is disclosed.
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