System for forming x-rays and method for using same

Details System for forming x-rays and method for using same System for forming x-rays and method for using same

2007-05-15

2007-05-15

Thomas, Courtney (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Computerized tomography

C378S136000, C378S137000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11048158

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for forming x-rays. One exemplary system includes a target and electron emission subsystem with a plurality of electron sources. Each of the plurality of electron sources is configured to generate a plurality of discrete spots on the target from which x-rays are emitted. Another exemplary system includes a target, an electron emission subsystem with a plurality of electron sources, each of which generates at least one of the plurality of spots on the target, and a transient beam protection subsystem for protecting the electron emission subsystem from transient beam currents, material emissions from the target, and electric field transients.

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