X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Source
Patent
1994-01-21
1995-06-27
Porta, David P.
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Source
378121, 378136, H01J 3500
Patent
active
054286581
ABSTRACT:
This invention is directed to an x-ray source comprising a power supply, a flexible fiber optic cable assembly, a light source, and a target assembly. The power supply includes a first terminal and a second terminal, and elements for establishing an output voltage between the first terminal and the second terminal. The flexible fiber optical cable assembly has an originating end and a terminating end, and includes a fiber optical element extending from the originating end to the terminating end. The cable is adapted for transmitting light incident on the originating end to the terminating end. The light source includes elements for generating a beam of light at and directed to the originating end of the fiber optical cable assembly. The target assembly is affixed to the terminating end of the fiber optical cable assembly and is electrically coupled to the power supply by way of the first terminal and the second terminal. The target assembly includes elements for emitting x-rays in a predetermined spectral range, in response to light transmitted to the terminating end.
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Harte Kenneth J.
Oettinger Peter E.
Photoelectron Corporation
Porta David P.
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