X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Patent
1993-12-14
1995-01-31
Porta, David P.
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
378 4, 378138, H01J 3506
Patent
active
053864450
ABSTRACT:
In a scanning electron beam CT system, the electron beam is focused by controlling the distribution of beam-generated ions electrostatically. The upstream (self-expanding, de-focusing) beam region and downstream (converging, self-focusing) beam region are distinguished by the absence or presence of beam-generated positive ions. The relative lengths of these two beam regions are electrostatically controlled such that beam de-focusing in the upstream region compensates for beam self-focusing in the downstream region. In this fashion, essentially zero external focusing strength is required, and the magnetic focus coil used in the prior art is eliminated. Located downstream from the electron gun, a positive ion electrode ("PIE") determines the position of the boundary between the two regions, and thus the relative length of each region. The PIE is a disk-like electrode, mounted coaxially to the beam optic axis within the drift tube, and coupled to a large positive potential. Varying the PIE potential varies the inter-region boundary position, and thus the relative magnitudes of the beam de-focusing and self-focusing effects. A PIE focus potential is determined by varying the potential while examining the output of electron beam monitors with an oscilloscope. Further, by dynamically varying the PIE potential, the present invention adjusts electron beam focusing, even during a scan. Positive ions are removed from the upstream region by a periodic ion clearing electrode ("PICE") whose high rate of change of axial potential creates alternating axial fields that rapidly sweep away ions.
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Imatron Inc.
Porta David P.
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