Narrow band x-ray system and fabrication method thereof

Details Narrow band x-ray system and fabrication method thereof Narrow band x-ray system and fabrication method thereof

2008-01-22

2008-01-22

Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Beam control

Filter

C378S156000, C378S157000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07321654

ABSTRACT:
A narrow band x-ray filter can include: a substrate; and a sheaf of one or more reflection units stacked upon each other on the substrate. Each reflection unit can include: a first set of at least two discrete spacers on a respective underlying structures, a reflector disposed on the first set of spacers so as to form a void between the respective underlying structure and the reflector; and a first set of at least two discrete shims disposed on the first set of at least two spacers, each shim being at least substantially the same thickness as the reflector. A first device to produce a narrow band x-ray beam may include such a filter or an x-ray telescope. A second device to make an x-ray image of a subject may include the first device.

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