X-ray radiation sources with low neutron emissions for radiation scanning
US7783010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/531
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a radiation source in one example comprises selecting at least one of a target, a collimator, or target shielding consisting essentially of at least one isotope having a neutron production threshold greater than a peak acceleration energy of the source, and assembling the source including the selected material. A simulation may be used to assist in design a radiation source meeting neutron production requirements and optionally other requirements.
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