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X-ray source and X-ray photographing apparatus including the source

US8472586B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2011
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2235/205
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An X-ray source includes an electron-beam generating unit that generates an electron beam, and a transmission type target electrode to be irradiated with the electron beam to generate X-ray radiation. A plurality of convex portions each having an inclined surface with respect to an incident direction of the electron beam is formed on a surface of the transmission type target electrode.

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