Abstract:
An X-ray system is arranged for Imaging using converging X-rays that is produced by a converging device, for example an X-ray lens, that converges the X-rays towards a focusing point. The purpose of the system is to image a small volume at the target location with improved quality and the ability to magnify the image and obtaining additional information.
Abstract:
An X-ray system for providing a converging X-rays comprising: (a) an X-ray source having an optical axis thereof; (b) an X-ray lens arrangement comprising at least one first ring having a first Bragg reflecting surface formed by a plurality of tiles made from single crystal. At least one ring is provided with at least one second ring mounted adjacently thereto along said optical axis in a coaxial manner; said second ring has a second Bragg reflecting surface reflecting surface thereof.
Abstract:
A method of evaluating a maximal dose deposited by an X-ray beam within a medium comprises the steps of: (a) irradiating said medium by said X-rays beam penetrating into a depth of said medium along an axis of said X-ray beam; (b) measuring a dose distribution along said axis. The step of measuring said dose distribution further comprises measuring cross-sectional distributions with a predetermined incremental shift thereof along said beam axis, and calculating a 1-dimesional function of said maximal dose in dependence on said depth taken from maximum dose at each cross-sectional distribution at each depth.
Abstract:
New techniques for converging X-rays are described. These techniques can be used for the design of an X-ray lens for the converging of X-rays into a focal point or a focal volume using a point source or an extended source. The aim of this design is to add important new features over those of the previous suggested patented device. The additional features are to provide control of the size and shape of the focal volume, the beam shape, uniformity and quality, and ease of manufacturing.
Abstract:
A method of evaluating a maximal dose deposited by an X-ray beam within a medium comprises the steps of: (a) irradiating said medium by said X-rays beam penetrating into a depth of said medium along an axis of said X-ray beam; (b) measuring a dose distribution along said axis. The step of measuring said dose distribution further comprises measuring cross-sectional distributions with a predetermined incremental shift thereof along said beam axis, and calculating a 1-dimensional function of said maximal dose in dependence on said depth taken from maximum dose at each cross-sectional distribution at each depth.