Rotating notched transmission x-ray for multiple focal spots
US6947522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/086
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An x-ray source with an x-ray source target are provided. The x-ray source includes an electron source. The x-ray source also includes an x-ray transmission window. The x-ray source also includes an x-ray source target located between the electron source and the window, wherein the target is arranged to receive electrons from the electron source to generate x-rays in the x-ray source target, and a rotational mechanism adapted to rotate the x-ray source target. A method of producing x-rays and an x-ray target are also provided.
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