Device for generating X-rays having a liquid metal anode

Details Device for generating X-rays having a liquid metal anode Device for generating X-rays having a liquid metal anode

2005-11-01

2005-11-01

Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Source

Target

C378S119000, C378S140000, C378S161000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06961408

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a device for generating X-rays (31). The device has a source (5) for emitting electrons (27) accommodated in a vacuum space (3). The X-rays are emitted by a liquid metal as a result of the incidence of the electrons. The liquid metal flows through a constriction (13) where the electrons emitted by the source impinge upon the liquid metal. The constriction is bounded by a thin window (23), which is made from a material which is transparent to electrons and X-rays and which separates the liquid metal in the constriction from the vacuum space, and by a wall (25) opposite to the window. According to the invention, the wall (25) has a profile (p) which matches a profile (p′) which the window (23) has, during operation, as a result of a deformation of the window caused by a pressure of the liquid metal in the constriction (13). Thus, it is achieved that the constriction has a predetermined intended cross-sectional area, and a decrease of the flow velocity and an accompanying excessive increase of the pressure at the location of the deformation of the window are prevented.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2665390 (1954-01-01), Zunick et al.
patent: 4953191 (1990-08-01), Smither et al.
patent: 5052034 (1991-09-01), Schuster
patent: 6185277 (2001-02-01), Harding
patent: 6477234 (2002-11-01), Harding et al.
patent: 1 802 868 (1970-05-01), None

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Device for generating X-rays having a liquid metal anode does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Device for generating X-rays having a liquid metal anode, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Device for generating X-rays having a liquid metal anode will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3518234