X-ray generator

Details X-ray generator X-ray generator

1990-10-29

1991-09-24

Westin, Edward P.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Source

Electron tube

378130, 378138, 378141, 378143, H01J 3500, H01J 3514, H01J 3510

Patent

active

050520342

ABSTRACT:
An X-ray generator has an anode formed by an electrically conductive fluid having a flat surface on which focused electrons are incident, so that X-rays are generated at a solid angle with respect to the surface, with .alpha..sub.2C being the critical angle of total reflection. For enhancing the spectral brilliance of the X-rays, a method and apparatus are disclosed wherein X-rays at a specific angle .alpha..sub.2 are tapped (the "tap angle"), with .alpha..sub.2 satisfying the condition .alpha..sub.2C <.alpha..sub.2 <3.alpha..sub.2C.

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