公开(公告)号：US20090086920A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US11865068

申请日：2007-09-30

Applicant: David S.K. Lee ,  John E. Postman ,  Dennis Runnoe

Inventor： David S.K. Lee ,  John E. Postman ,  Dennis Runnoe

IPC: H01J35/10 ,  C23C14/14 ,  C23C14/22 ,  H01J35/08

CPC classification number: H01J35/10 ,  H01J2235/08

Abstract: One or more components of an x-ray target assembly are manufactured using an electroforming process. The electroforming is carried out by providing an electroforming apparatus that includes an electrolyte, a metal anode, and an electrically conductive cathode. The cathode includes an intermediate x-ray target assembly upon which the metal is to be deposited and/or an electrically conductive mold for forming a component of an x-ray target assembly. The x-ray target component (e.g., a substrate or focal track) is formed by submersing the cathode in the electrolyte and applying a voltage across the anode and the cathode to cause the metal from the anode to be electroformed on the intermediate target and/or the mold. The electroforming is continued until a desired thickness of metal is achieved. The electroforming process can be used to manufacture an x-ray target substrate, focal track, stem, barrier, or other metal layer of the target assembly.

Abstract translation: 使用电铸工艺制造x射线靶组件的一个或多个部件。 电铸通过提供包括电解质，金属阳极和导电阴极的电铸装置来进行。 阴极包括在其上沉积金属的中间X射线靶组件和/或用于形成x射线靶组件的部件的导电模具。 通过将阴极浸入电解质中并在阳极和阴极上施加电压以使来自阳极的金属电铸在中间靶上和/或阴极上形成X射线靶组分（例如，基底或焦点轨迹） 或模具。 电铸继续进行，直到实现所需的金属厚度。 电铸工艺可用于制造目标组件的x射线靶基底，焦点轨迹，杆，阻挡层或其他金属层。

公开(公告)号：US07349525B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-25

申请号：US10554569

申请日：2004-04-23

Applicant: Edward James Morton ,  Paul De Antonis

Inventor： Edward James Morton ,  Paul De Antonis

IPC: H01J35/08

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  H01J2235/068 ,  H01J2235/08

Abstract: An anode for an X-ray source is formed in two parts, a main part (18) and a collimating part (22). The main part (18) has the target region (20) formed on it. The two parts between them define an electron aperture (36) through which electrons pass reach the target region (20), and an X-ray aperture through which the X-rays produced at the target leave the anode. The anode produces at least the first stage of collimation of the X-ray beam produced.

Abstract translation: 用于X射线源的阳极形成为主要部分（18）和准直部分（22）两部分。 主要部分（18）具有形成在其上的目标区域（20）。 它们之间的两个部分限定了电子通过的电子孔径（36）到达目标区域（20），并且在目标处产生的X射线通过X射线孔离开阳极。 阳极至少产生所产生的X射线束的准直的第一阶段。

公开(公告)号：US20230290532A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-14

申请号：US18119898

申请日：2023-03-10

Applicant: Ion Beam Applications ,  SCK CEN SON

Inventor： Jean-Michel GEETS ,  Frederic Stichelbaut ,  Sebastien De Neuter ,  Michel Abs ,  Samy Bertrand ,  Willem Leysen ,  Lucia Popescu

IPC: G21G1/12 ,  H01J35/14

CPC classification number: G21G1/12 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J2235/08 ,  H01J2235/1204

Abstract: A system for converting an electron beam into a photon beam includes an electron accelerator configured for generating an electron beam of accelerated electrons along an irradiation axis (Z); a scanning unit; a focusing unit for forming a focused beam converging towards a first focusing point (Fx) located on the irradiation axis (Z); a converting unit located between the focusing unit and the first focusing point (Fx), and comprising one or more bremsstrahlung converters, configured for converting the focused beam into a photon beam, wherein the one or more bremsstrahlung converters are curved such that the focused beam intersects each of the one or more bremsstrahlung converters with an intersecting angle comprised between 65° and 115° at all points, preferably between 75° and 105° at all points; and a target holder configured for holding a target.

公开(公告)号：US20190219730A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US16321194

申请日：2017-07-27

Applicant: SMITHS HEIMANN SAS

Inventor： Guillaume Jegou

IPC: G01V5/00 ,  G21K1/02 ,  H05G2/00 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/06

CPC classification number: G01V5/0041 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/06 ,  G01V5/0016 ,  G21K1/025 ,  H01J35/00 ,  H01J2235/08 ,  H05G2/00

Abstract: In examples, it is disclosed an inspection system comprising: a secondary source of radiation configured to generate secondary electromagnetic radiation for inspection of a load in response to being irradiated by primary electromagnetic radiation from a primary generator of electromagnetic radiation; and one or more detectors configured to detect radiation from the load after interaction with the secondary inspection beam.

公开(公告)号：US20150198860A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14154443

申请日：2014-01-14

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.

Inventor： Zenghu Chang ,  Qi Zhang ,  Kun Zhao

IPC: G02F1/35 ,  H05G2/00 ,  H01J35/24

CPC classification number: G02F1/353 ,  G02F2001/3503 ,  G02F2001/354 ,  G21K1/10 ,  H01J35/24 ,  H01J2235/06 ,  H01J2235/08 ,  H05G2/00 ,  H05G2/008

Abstract: An optical filtering method that utilizes a Microchannel Plate (MCP) and an optical system that utilizes the optical filtering method. As an example, a XUV/SXR generation system that includes a MCP as a dispersionless, broadband IR pump filter.

Abstract translation: 一种利用微通道板（MCP）和利用光学滤波方法的光学系统的光学滤波方法。 作为示例，XUV / SXR生成系统包括MCP作为无色，宽带IR泵滤波器。

公开(公告)号：US08654927B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13502540

申请日：2010-10-18

Applicant: Rainer Pietig

Inventor： Rainer Pietig

IPC: H01J35/12 ,  G01N23/04

CPC classification number: H01J35/105 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J2235/08 ,  H01J2235/1204 ,  H01J2235/1291

Abstract: The present invention relates to X-ray generating technology in general. Providing an electron collecting element of an X-ray generating device statically may allow for the manufacture of X-ray systems with reduced moving parts and actuating parts, possibly reducing manufacturing costs and sources for failure. Consequently, an electron collecting element with increased thermal loadability is presented. According to the present invention, an electron collecting element (28) is provided, comprising a surface element (22) and a heat conducting element (26). The heat conducting element (26) comprises a first thermal conductivity in a first direction and at least a second thermal conductivity in at least a second direction. The first thermal conductivity is greater than the second thermal conductivity. The first direction is substantially perpendicular to the surface element (22).

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及X射线产生技术。 静态地提供X射线产生装置的电子收集元件可以允许制造具有减少的移动部件和致动部件的X射线系统，可能降低制造成本和故障源。 因此，提出了具有增加的热负荷能力的电子收集元件。 根据本发明，提供一种电子收集元件（28），其包括表面元件（22）和导热元件（26）。 导热元件（26）包括在第一方向上的第一热导率和至少第二方向上的至少第二热导率。 第一导热系数大于第二导热系数。 第一方向基本上垂直于表面元件（22）。

公开(公告)号：US08204174B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US12708579

申请日：2010-02-19

Applicant: Dean Connor ,  Christopher Parham ,  Etta Pisano ,  Waldo S. Hinshaw ,  Zhong Zhong ,  Brian P. Wilfley

Inventor： Dean Connor ,  Christopher Parham ,  Etta Pisano ,  Waldo S. Hinshaw ,  Zhong Zhong ,  Brian P. Wilfley

IPC: G01N23/087 ,  G01N23/20 ,  G01N23/207 ,  G21K1/06

CPC classification number: A61B6/4035 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/06 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/5282 ,  A61B6/542 ,  G21K2201/062 ,  G21K2207/005 ,  H01J2235/068 ,  H01J2235/08

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting an image of an object by use of X-ray beams generated by multiple small area sources are disclosed. A plurality of monochromator crystals may be positioned to intercept the plurality of first X-ray beams such that a plurality of second X-ray beams each having predetermined energy levels is produced. Further, an object to be imaged may be positioned in paths of the second x-ray beams for transmission of the second X-ray beams through the object and emitting from the object a plurality of transmission X-ray beams. The X-ray beams may be directed at angles of incidence upon a plurality of analyzer crystals for detecting an image of the object.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过使用由多个小区域源产生的X射线束来检测物体的图像的系统和方法。 可以将多个单色器晶体定位成截取多个第一X射线束，使得产生多个具有预定能级的第二X射线束。 此外，要成像的物体可以位于第二X射线束的路径中，用于透过物体传输第二X射线束，并从物体发射多个透射X射线束。 X射线束可以以多个分析器晶体的入射角定向，以检测物体的图像。

公开(公告)号：US20100310045A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12809238

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: Kevin John Brown ,  Maria Giulia Thompspm ,  Vibeke Nordmark Hansen ,  Philip Mark Evans ,  David Anthony Roberts

Inventor： Kevin John Brown ,  Maria Giulia Thompspm ,  Vibeke Nordmark Hansen ,  Philip Mark Evans ,  David Anthony Roberts

IPC: G01N23/04 ,  H05G1/52 ,  A61N5/10

CPC classification number: H05H7/12 ,  H01J35/00 ,  H01J2235/08 ,  H05H6/00 ,  H05H9/04

Abstract: X-ray apparatus comprises a linear accelerator adapted to produce a beam of electrons at one of at least two selectable energies and being controlled to change the selected energy on a periodic basis, and a target to which the beam is directed thereby to produce a beam of x-radiation, the target being non-homogenous and being driven to move periodically in synchrony with the change of the selected energy. In this way, the target can move so that a different part is exposed to the electron beam when different pulses arrive. This enables the appropriate target material to be employed depending on the selected energy. The easiest form of periodic movement for the target is likely to be a rotational movement. The target can be immersed in a coolant fluid such as water. The linear accelerator can be of the type disclosed in WO2006/097697A1. The target preferably contains at least one exposed area of tungsten and/or at least one exposed area of carbon. These can be present as inhomogeneities in the material of which the target is composed, such as Carbon inserts in a Tungsten substrate (or vice versa), alternating segments of Carbon and Tungsten, Carbon and Tungsten inserts in a substrate of a third material, or arrangements involving other materials in addition to or instead of Carbon and/or Tungsten. Alternatively, the target can be of a homogenous material but have inhomogeneities in its thickness to cater for the different electron energies. The same concept can be applied to the filter. A detector can be provided, operating in synchrony with the energy variation. Such an x-ray apparatus can form a part of a radiotherapy apparatus, in which case the first selected energy can be a diagnostic energy and a second selected energy a therapeutic energy.

Abstract translation: X射线装置包括线性加速器，其适于以至少两个可选择的能量之一产生电子束，并被控制以周期性地改变所选择的能量，以及射束从而产生射束 的x辐射，目标是不均匀的并且被驱动以与所选择的能量的变化同步地周期性地移动。 以这种方式，当不同的脉冲到达时，目标可以移动，使得不同的部分暴露于电子束。 这使得能够根据所选择的能量使用适当的目标材料。 目标的最简单的周期性运动形式可能是旋转运动。 目标可以浸入冷却液如水中。 线性加速器可以是WO2006 / 097697A1中公开的类型。 目标优选地包含钨的至少一个暴露区域和/或至少一个暴露的碳区域。 这些可以作为靶材组成的材料中的不均匀性，例如在钨基底（或反之亦然）中的碳插入物），碳和钨的交替段，碳和钨插入物在第三材料的衬底中，或 除碳或/或钨之外还有其他材料的安排。 或者，靶可以是均质材料，但是其厚度具有不均匀性以适应不同的电子能量。 相同的概念可以应用于过滤器。 可以提供与能量变化同步操作的检测器。 这种X射线设备可以形成放射治疗设备的一部分，在这种情况下，第一选择的能量可以是诊断能量，而第二选择的能量可以是治疗能量。

公开(公告)号：US07724876B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US11913975

申请日：2006-05-11

Applicant: Hiroyuki Nose ,  Daisuke Ishida ,  Namio Kaneko ,  Hisaharu Sakae ,  Mitsuru Uesaka ,  Katsuhiro Dobashi

Inventor： Hiroyuki Nose ,  Daisuke Ishida ,  Namio Kaneko ,  Hisaharu Sakae ,  Mitsuru Uesaka ,  Katsuhiro Dobashi

IPC: H01J35/00

CPC classification number: H05G2/00 ,  G21K5/00 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J35/28 ,  H01J2235/08

Abstract: A multi-color X-ray generator includes an electron beam generator 10 which accelerates an electron beam to generate a pulse electron beam 1 and which transmits the beam along a predetermined rectilinear orbit 2, a composite laser generator 20 which successively generates a plurality of pulse laser lights 3a, 3b having different wavelengths, and a laser light introduction device 30 which introduces the pulse laser lights along the rectilinear orbit 2 to be opposed to the pulse electron beam 1, so that the plurality of pulse laser lights 3a, 3b successively head-on collide with the pulse electron beam 1 along the rectilinear orbit 2 so as to generate two or more types of monochromatic hard X-rays 4 (4a, 4b).

Abstract translation: 多色X射线发生器包括电子束发生器10，其加速电子束以产生脉冲电子束1并沿预定的直线轨道2传输光束;复合激光发生器20，其连续产生多个脉冲 具有不同波长的激光3a，3b以及与脉冲电子束1相对的沿着直线轨道2引入脉冲激光的激光导入装置30，使得多个脉冲激光3a，3b依次头 - 沿着直线轨道2与脉冲电子束1碰撞，以产生两种或更多种类型的单色硬X射线4（4a，4b）。

公开(公告)号：US20090173881A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US11970255

申请日：2008-01-07

Applicant: John L. Adamski

Inventor： John L. Adamski

IPC: H01J47/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  H01J2235/08

Abstract: A method and apparatus, such as a spectrometer, are provided for facilitating the detection of an x-ray signal in a manner that effectively discriminates the x-ray signal from noise. A spectrometer may be provided which includes an x-ray converter for converting x-ray signals which impinge thereupon into corresponding pairs of electrons and positrons. The spectrometer also includes a deflector for separately deflecting the electrons and the positrons as well as electron and positron detectors for separately detecting the deflected electrons and positrons, respectively. As such, an x-ray signal can be identified in instances in which the deflected electrons and positrons are detected in coincidence.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和装置，例如光谱仪，用于有助于以有效地区分X射线信号与噪声的方式检测X射线信号。 可以提供一种光谱仪，其包括用于将X射线信号转换成相应的电子和正电子对的x射线转换器。 光谱仪还包括用于分别偏转电子和正电子的偏转器以及用于分别检测偏转的电子和正电子的电子和正电子检测器。 因此，可以在重合检测偏转的电子和正电子的情况下识别x射线信号。