X-ray source

Details X-ray source X-ray source

1986-08-22

1988-10-25

Fields, Carolyn E.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Beam control

378119, 378147, H01J 3508, A61N 510

Patent

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047809035

ABSTRACT:
An X-ray source includes a thin film X-ray target for generating and focusing X-rays in response to the application of electron beams, and a capillary tubular element for allowing the X-rays to pass. The capillary tubular element has such a diameter the beams of the X-rays impinging on the inner surfaces of the capillary tubular element are totally reflected. Additionally, a thin film is provided for adsorbing the electron beams, but allowing the X-rays to penetrate.

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Vetterling and Pound, Measurements on an X-Ray Light Pipe at 5.9 & 14.4 keV, J. Opt. Soc. Am., vol. 66, No. 10, Oct. 1976, pp. 1048-1049.

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