X-ray source which emits fluorescent X-rays

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1999-02-09

2000-10-31

Porta, David P.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Source

Electron tube

378119, 378121, 378136, 378143, H01J 3508

Patent

active

06141400&

ABSTRACT:
A fluorescent X-ray emitting source has an unfocused, omni-directionally radiating electron source and an anode target for the generation of X-ray bremsstrahlung, which releases mono-energetic X-rays in a fluorescent target. The electron source and the fluorescent target are arranged in a vacuum housing with an X-ray exit window. The housing has an interior wall surface forming the anode target and the fluorescent target is aligned with the X-ray exit window.

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