System and method for improved field of view X-ray imaging using a non-stationary anode
US7529343B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21K1/043
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An X-ray imaging system is provided which includes an X-ray tube including, a cathode for emitting electrons; and a dynamic anode. The dynamic anode receives the electrons from the cathode and generates an X-ray beam that is non-stationary. The dynamic anode rotates between a first position where the X-ray beam is directed at a first location on an object and a second position where the X-ray beam is directed at a second location on the object to generate the non-stationary beam.
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