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Charged particle accelerators, radiation sources, systems, and methods

US8111025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2008
Grant dateFeb 7, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2235/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Man-portable radiation generation sources and systems that may be carried by hand to a site of interest by one or two people, are disclosed. Methods of use of such sources and systems are also disclosed. Battery operated radiation generation sources, air cooled radiation generation sources, and charged particle accelerators, are also disclosed. A radiation generation source with a target less than 0.20 mm is also disclosed.

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