Charged particle accelerators, radiation sources, systems, and methods
US9030134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2032 |
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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, a radiation scanning system, and a target assembly comprising target material having a thickness of less than 0.20 mm are also disclosed.
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