Soft x-ray imaging device

Details Soft x-ray imaging device Soft x-ray imaging device

1994-04-25

1996-02-13

Westin, Edward P.

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controlled circuit

250207, 313528, H01J 4014

Patent

active

054913314

ABSTRACT:
A soft x-ray imaging device is disclosed having a housing defining a housing chamber. An optic post having a planar surface is secured to the housing so that the planar surface is positioned within the housing chamber. A phosphorus coating is applied to the planar surface of the post for converting electrons to visible light. A microchannel plate for converting x-rays to electrons is secured within the housing chamber so that the microchannel plate is spaced from and parallel to the planar surface of the optic post. An opening is formed in the housing in alignment with the microchannel plate and this opening is sealingly closed by a window which is made of a material substantially transparent to soft x-rays. This window also creates a vacuum tight housing chamber.

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