Two-stage x-ray concentrator

Details Two-stage x-ray concentrator Two-stage x-ray concentrator

2007-03-05

2009-12-15

Glick, Edward J (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Fluorescence

C378S084000, C378S090000, C378S140000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07634052

ABSTRACT:
A method for obtaining a concentrated, monochromatic x-ray beam from a standard x-ray tube or other source of polychromatic emission. X-rays from the anode of the x-ray tube fluoresce an adjoining, independent target that produces a monochromatic spectrum, a portion of which is focused by the x-ray optical system. This two-stage method gives the system considerably versatility without undue loss in signal. The two-stage concentrator makes practical the use of focusing optics in hand-held and portable instruments.

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