Compact source with very bright X-ray beam
US7515687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J35/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a device for the emission of X-rays. The device includes a vacuum pump including a sealed peripheral casing containing a cathode which emits a flux of electrons, a rotary anode mounted at the end of the shaft of the vacuum pump, a collection device for collecting an emitted electron beam and at least one cooling element, disposed opposite one of the main radial faces of the rotary anode, which is fixed to one of the vacuum pump stator or to the sealed peripheral casing.
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