X-ray target assembly

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1998-10-06

2000-09-12

Church, Craig E.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

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378144, H01J 3508

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061188530

ABSTRACT:
An x-ray transmission target assembly is disclosed. According to an aspect of the invention, an x-ray target assembly comprises an x-ray generating layer, a thermal buffer, and a support, wherein the thermal buffer is disposed between the x-ray generating layer and support. Another aspect of the invention is directed to a novel material for use as an x-ray generating layer in an x-ray target assembly.

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