Medical imaging device using triggered plasma cathode flash X-ra

Details Medical imaging device using triggered plasma cathode flash X-ra Medical imaging device using triggered plasma cathode flash X-ra

1981-10-21

1986-05-27

Smith, Alfred E.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Computerized tomography

378 10, 378106, 378122, 313547, 315330, A61B 602, H05G 170

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045920796

ABSTRACT:
A medical imaging device employs a plurality of triggered plasma cathode flash X-ray sources, each of which has an axially extending round anode rod, a cathode, and a trigger electrode. The application of a trigger pulse between the electrode and the cathode produces a burst of plasma near the cathode, the plasma containing electrons that are accelerated toward and impact the anode in a region termed the "focal spot" for producing X-rays when a voltage source applies a predetermined voltage between the cathode and anode. According to the invention, a non-conducting surface interconnects the electrode with a cathode or a conductor held at the same potential as the cathode, the application of a trigger pulse to the electrode causing flashover across said surface for producing the burst of plasma.

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