Multi-cathode X-ray tubes with staggered focal spots, and systems and methods using same
US8953746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/068
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A source of X-rays including at least two cathodes and at least one common anode configured and arranged so as to generate at least two spaced apart beams of X-rays emanating from respectively different locations of the anode, and separately controlled so as to be generated independently of one another. The staggered focal spots can be generated simultaneously or alternately as required. An X-ray imaging system comprising such an X-rays source, and a method utilizing such a source are also disclosed.
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