Radiant energy – Irradiation of objects or material – Ion or electron beam irradiation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-16
2007-10-16
Wells, Nikita (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Irradiation of objects or material
Ion or electron beam irradiation
C250S398000, C250S397000, C378S086000, C378S150000, C378S076000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11187519
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is disclosed for an electron beam directed energy device. The device consists of an electron gun with one or more electron beams. The device includes one or more accelerating plates with holes aligned for beam passage. The plates may be flat or preferably shaped to direct each electron beam to exit the electron gun at a predetermined orientation. In one preferred application, the device is located in outer space with individual beams that are directed to focus at a distant target to be used to impact and destroy missiles. The aimings of the separate beams are designed to overcome Coulomb repulsion. A method is also presented for directing the beams to a target considering the variable terrestrial magnetic field. In another preferred application, the electron beam is directed into the ground to produce a subsurface x-ray source to locate and/or destroy buried or otherwise hidden objects including explosive devices.
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Hashmi Zia R.
Wells Nikita
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