X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Source – Target
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-05
2009-06-30
Glick, Edward J (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Source
Target
C378S124000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07555102
ABSTRACT:
In particular embodiments, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for imaging a subject using radiation emitted from a laser produced plasma generating by irradiating a target with a laser. In particular examples, the target includes at least one radiation enhancing component, such as a fluor, cap, or wire. In further examples, the target has a metal layer and an internal surface defining an internal apex, the internal apex of less than about 15 μm, such as less than about 1 μm. The targets may take a variety of shapes, including cones, pyramids, and hemispheres. Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide improved imaging of a subject, such as improved medical images of a radiation dose than typical conventional methods and systems.
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Cowan Thomas E.
Rassuchine Jennifer
Renard-Le Galloudec Nathalie
Sentoku Yasuhiko
Artman Thomas R
Glick Edward J
Heck Ryan A.
University of Nevada, Reno / DRI Technology Transfer Office
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