公开(公告)号：US20040264644A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10610853

申请日：2003-06-30

Inventor： Herbert Goebel ,  Manfred Richard Schuster

IPC: H05H001/00 ,  G21G004/00 ,  H01J035/00

CPC classification number: A61K41/00 ,  A61N2005/1091 ,  A61N2005/1095

Abstract: Some embodiments include a ring anode to emit radiation, and a conical monochromator to monochromatize the emitted radiation. According to some aspects, an outer diameter of the ring anode is greater than an outer diameter of a base of the monochromator.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例包括用于发射辐射的环形阳极和用于使所发射的辐射单色化的圆锥形单色仪。 根据一些方面，环形阳极的外径大于单色仪的底部的外径。

公开(公告)号：US20040240618A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10817988

申请日：2004-04-05

Inventor： Edward L. McGuire

IPC: H01J035/00 ,  H01J035/22 ,  H01J035/32 ,  H01J035/30

CPC classification number: H01J35/30 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J2235/081 ,  H01J2235/088

Abstract: By arranging for a collection of different materials to be used as x-ray targets in a single x-ray generator tube, an X-ray generator that can transmit a collection of unique x-ray spectra is produced according to one embodiment of the present invention. Spectrum selection can be accomplished by electronic means (with great speed) by deflecting an electron beam by means of electric fields, magnetic fields, and any combination of the two.

Abstract translation: 通过在单个X射线发生器管中布置用作x射线靶的不同材料的集合，根据本发明的一个实施例产生可传输独特x射线光谱的集合的X射线发生器 发明。 频谱选择可以通过电子手段（高速度）通过电场，磁场和两者的任意组合偏转电子束来实现。

公开(公告)号：US20040240613A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10445856

申请日：2003-05-28

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Hendrik F. Hamann ,  Yves Martin ,  Theodore G. van Kessel ,  Hemantha K. Wickramasinghe

IPC: H05H001/00 ,  G21G004/00 ,  H01J035/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  G21K7/00 ,  H01J2235/083 ,  H01J2235/086

Abstract: A device for generating an x-ray point source includes a target, and an electron source for producing electrons which intersect with the target to generate an x-ray point source having a size which is confined by a dimension of the target.

Abstract translation: 用于产生x射线点源的装置包括靶，以及用于产生与靶相交的电子的电子源，以产生具有被靶的尺寸限制的尺寸的x射线点源。

公开(公告)号：US20040218721A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-04

申请号：US10427350

申请日：2003-04-30

Inventor： Victor I. Chornenky ,  Vance E. Swanson ,  Zirao Zheng ,  Eunsung Park ,  Jason Kolden

IPC: G21G004/00 ,  H01J035/00

CPC classification number: A61N5/1015 ,  A61N5/1027 ,  A61N2005/1008 ,  A61N2005/1012 ,  G21K1/06 ,  H01J35/32

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for delivering x-ray radiation to interior surface tissue of a body cavity. The apparatus comprises a flexible introducer guide having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end for insertion into the body cavity. An inflatable balloon is mounted proximate the distal end of the flexible introducer guide and is selectively inflated to conform the balloon to the body cavity. A flexible x-ray catheter is configured for movement within the introducer guide, and an x-ray emitter is coupled to the distal end of the x-ray catheter for generating x-rays to irradiate the interior surface tissue. The x-ray emitter is also coupled to a source of high voltage. A controller is coupled to the x-ray emitter to control the area of irradiation and the dosage of radiation generated by the emitter.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于将x射线辐射递送到体腔的内表面组织的装置。 该装置包括具有远端和近端的柔性引导器引导件，该远端用于插入体腔。 可充气气囊安装在柔性引导器引导件的远端附近，并且被选择性地充气以使球囊符合体腔。 灵活的x射线导管被配置为在导引器引导件内移动，并且x射线发射器耦合到X射线导管的远端，用于产生x射线以照射内表面组织。 x射线发射器也耦合到高电压源。 控制器耦合到x射线发射器以控制照射区域和由发射器产生的辐射剂量。

公开(公告)号：US20040114721A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-17

申请号：US10614787

申请日：2003-07-09

Applicant: Applied Nanotechnologies, Inc.

Inventor： Qi Qiu ,  Jianping Lu ,  Otto Z. Zhou

IPC: H01J035/00 ,  H01J035/22 ,  H01J035/32

CPC classification number: B82Y10/00 ,  H01J35/065 ,  H01J2201/30469 ,  H01J2235/062 ,  H01J2235/068 ,  Y10S977/95

Abstract: An x-ray generating device includes at least one field-emission cathode having a substrate and incorporating nanostructure-containing material including carbon nanotubes. The device further includes at least one anode target. Associated methods are also described.

Abstract translation: x射线产生装置包括至少一个场致发射阴极，其具有衬底并且包括纳米结构材料，包括碳纳米管。 该装置还包括至少一个阳极靶。 还描述了相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US20040114720A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-17

申请号：US10317402

申请日：2002-12-11

Inventor： Rocco A. Orsini ,  Michael B. Petach ,  Roy D. McGregor

IPC: H01J035/00

CPC classification number: H05G2/003 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G03F7/70033 ,  H05G2/008

Abstract: An EUV radiation source that creates a stable solid target filament. The source includes a nozzle assembly having a condenser chamber for cryogenically cooling a gaseous target material into a liquid state. The liquid target material is forced through an orifice of a target filament generator into an evaporation chamber as a liquid target stream. The evaporation chamber has a higher pressure than a vacuum process chamber of the source to allow the liquid target material to freeze into a target filament in a stable manner. The frozen target filament is emitted from the evaporation chamber into the process chamber as a stable target filament towards a target area. The higher pressure in the evaporation chamber can be the result of the evaporative cooling of the target material alone or in combination with a supplemental gas.

Abstract translation: EUV辐射源产生稳定的固体目标细丝。 源包括具有用于将气态目标材料低温冷却成液态的冷凝器室的喷嘴组件。 液体目标材料被迫通过目标细丝发生器的孔口作为液体目标物流进入蒸发室。 蒸发室具有比源的真空处理室更高的压力，以允许液体目标材料以稳定的方式冷冻成目标细丝。 冷冻的目标细丝从蒸发室发射到处理室中，作为朝向目标区域的稳定目标细丝。 蒸发室中的较高压力可以是单独或与补充气体组合的目标材料的蒸发冷却的结果。

公开(公告)号：US20040037392A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-26

申请号：US10227704

申请日：2002-08-26

Inventor： Jean-Claude Kieffer ,  Andrzej Krol

IPC: H01J035/00

CPC classification number: H05G2/001 ,  A61B6/502

Abstract: The present invention concerns x-ray sources for mammography. A microfocused x-ray source of small size (30 nullnullm and smaller) with x-ray spectrum optimized for enhanced mammography is obtained with a method and system according to the invention. The proposed x-ray source is based on the use of plasmas created by the energy distribution of suprathermal electrons that are produced during the interaction of the laser beam with a solid target. These hot electrons penetrate the surface layer of cold plasma and interact with the solid core of the target. The method and system according to the present invention allows optimizing the x-ray source size, its spectral distribution, and the conversion efficiency in the 17.3-28 5 keV range (adapted to the breast thickness).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于乳房X线摄影的X射线源。 使用根据本发明的方法和系统获得用于增强乳房X线照相术优化的x射线谱的小尺寸（30μm和更小）的微焦点x射线源。 所提出的x射线源基于使用由激光束与固体靶相互作用期间产生的超热电子的能量分布产生的等离子体。 这些热电子穿透冷等离子体的表面层并与靶的实心核相互作用。 根据本发明的方法和系统允许在17.3-28 5keV范围（适应于乳房厚度）中优化x射线源尺寸，其光谱分布和转换效率。

公开(公告)号：US20030194055A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：US10410269

申请日：2003-04-10

Inventor： Takayasu Mochizuki

IPC: H01S003/091 ,  H05H001/00 ,  G21G004/00 ,  H01J035/00

CPC classification number: H05G2/003 ,  G21B1/23 ,  H05G2/006 ,  H05G2/008

Abstract: In laser-plasma generation, a fluid of target material is jet out to form a jet tube target 21 having a diameter null and a wall thickness null with a shell and a hollow space within the shell by using a core-column. A plurality of pulse-like laser beams 30 are directed to the jet tube target radially and equiangularly-spaced directions and are simultaneously focused and irradiated onto the jet tube target to generate the plasma.

Abstract translation: 在激光等离子体生成中，将目标材料的流体喷射出来，以形成具有壳体的直径φi和壁厚度τ的喷射管靶，其中壳体和中空空间通过使用 核心柱。 多个脉冲状激光束指向喷射管目标径向和等角度方向，同时聚焦并照射到喷射管靶上以产生等离子体。

公开(公告)号：US20030053594A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-20

申请号：US09956275

申请日：2001-09-18

Inventor： Neal R. Fornaciari ,  Michael P. Kanouff

IPC: H05H001/00 ,  G21G004/00 ,  H01J035/00

CPC classification number: H05G2/003 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G03F7/70033 ,  G03F7/70908 ,  H05G2/005

Abstract: A gas curtain device is employed to deflect debris that is generated by an extreme ultraviolet and soft x-ray radiation discharge source such as an electric discharge plasma source. The gas curtain device projects a stream of gas over the path of the radiation to deflect debris particles into a direction that is different from that of the path of the radiation. The gas curtain can be employed to prevent debris accumulation on the optics used in photolithography.

Abstract translation: 气幕装置用于偏转由诸如放电等离子体源的极紫外和软X射线放射源产生的碎片。 气幕装置在辐射路径上投射气流以使碎片颗粒偏转到与辐射路径不同的方向。 可以使用气幕来防止在光刻中使用的光学器件上的碎片积聚。

公开(公告)号：US20030012339A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-16

申请号：US09902659

申请日：2001-07-12

Applicant: Medtronic AVE, Inc

Inventor： Graham S. Kerslick ,  Victor I Chornenky ,  Ali Jaafar

IPC: H05H001/00 ,  G21G004/00 ,  H01J035/00

CPC classification number: A61N5/1001 ,  A61N5/1002 ,  H01J35/32 ,  H01J2235/062 ,  H01J2235/164

Abstract: A cathode for a miniature X-ray device includes an insulating shell, a cathode and an anode. The cathode includes a focusing cup formed into an end. The focusing cup can include a thin metal layer that conforms to an inner surface of the cathode. An emitting material having a low work function, such as diamond, is deposited directly onto the internal surface of the focusing cup. The anode has a flat receiving surface for collecting electrons emitted from the anode. An interior coating is applied as a circumferential belt on the interior surface of the insulating shell. The interior coating, formed of a negative secondary emission yield material, extends lengthwise in the region of the cathode to an anode gap, covering the region of the insulating shell most likely to be subject to stray electrons emitted from the cathode.

Abstract translation: 用于微型X射线装置的阴极包括绝缘壳，阴极和阳极。 阴极包括形成在一端的聚焦杯。 聚焦杯可以包括符合阴极内表面的薄金属层。 具有低功函数的发射材料（例如金刚石）直接沉积在聚焦杯的内表面上。 阳极具有用于收集从阳极发射的电子的平坦的接收表面。 内部涂层作为周向带施加在绝缘壳体的内表面上。 由负二次发射产生材料形成的内部涂层在阴极的区域中纵向延伸到阳极间隙，覆盖最可能经受从阴极发射的杂散电子的绝缘壳体的区域。