公开(公告)号：US08183801B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US12228350

申请日：2008-08-12

Applicant: Gongyin Chen ,  John Turner ,  Douglas W. Eaton

Inventor： Gongyin Chen ,  John Turner ,  Douglas W. Eaton

IPC: H01J23/00

CPC classification number: H05H7/02 ,  H01J2235/08 ,  H05H9/00 ,  H05H9/048 ,  H05H2007/022 ,  H05H2007/025

Abstract: Multi-energy radiation sources comprising charged particle accelerators driven by power generators providing different RF powers to the accelerator, capable of interlaced operation, are disclosed. Automatic frequency control techniques are provided to match the frequency of RF power provided to the accelerator with the accelerator resonance frequency. In one example where the power generator is a mechanically tunable magnetron, an automatic frequency controller is provided to match the frequency of RF power pulses at one power to the accelerator resonance frequency when those RF power pulses are provided, and the magnetron is operated such that frequency shift in the magnetron at the other power at least partially matches the resonance frequency shift in the accelerator when those RF power pulses are provided. In other examples, when the power generator is a klystron or electrically tunable magnetron, separate automatic frequency controllers are provided for each RF power pulse. Methods and systems are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种多能量辐射源，其包括由提供与加速器不同的RF功率的发电机驱动的带电粒子加速器，能够进行隔行扫描操作。 提供自动频率控制技术以将提供给加速器的RF功率的频率与加速器谐振频率相匹配。 在发电机是可机械调谐的磁控管的一个示例中，提供自动频率控制器以在提供这些RF功率脉冲时将一个功率的RF功率脉冲的频率与加速器谐振频率相匹配，并且磁控管被操作使得 当提供这些RF功率脉冲时，磁控管中另一个功率的频移至少部分地匹配加速器中的谐振频率偏移。 在其他示例中，当发电机是速调管或电可调谐磁控管时，为每个RF功率脉冲提供单独的自动频率控制器。 公开了方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US07991121B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-02

申请号：US12488398

申请日：2009-06-19

Applicant: Ricky Smith

Inventor： Ricky Smith

IPC: H01J35/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/10 ,  H01J35/26 ,  H01J2235/08 ,  H01J2235/10 ,  H01J2235/1093 ,  Y10T29/49636

Abstract: In one example embodiment, an x-ray tube comprises an anode configured to rotate at an operating frequency, and a bearing assembly configured to rotatably support the anode and tuned to a resonant frequency that is different than the operating frequency.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例性实施例中，X射线管包括被配置为以工作频率旋转的阳极和被配置为可旋转地支撑阳极并被调谐到不同于工作频率的谐振频率的轴承组件。

公开(公告)号：US20110135956A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US12632852

申请日：2009-12-08

Applicant: Satish Sivarama Gunturi ,  Thomas Carson Tiearney, JR. ,  Kristopher John Frutschy ,  Dalong Zhong ,  Xi Zhang

Inventor： Satish Sivarama Gunturi ,  Thomas Carson Tiearney, JR. ,  Kristopher John Frutschy ,  Dalong Zhong ,  Xi Zhang

IPC: B32B15/01 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B29C65/02

CPC classification number: B23K1/0008 ,  B23K1/008 ,  B23K1/19 ,  B23K2101/18 ,  B23K2101/36 ,  B32B15/01 ,  H01J2235/08 ,  H01J2235/083 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/12806

Abstract: A method of joining a first component and a second component is provided. The first component has a surface that comprises at least about 75% by volume of a refractory metal. The second component has a coefficient of thermal expansion greater than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the first component. The method includes disposing a coating on the surface of the first component. The coating includes an adhesion layer and a wetting layer disposed over the adhesion layer. The method further includes disposing a bonding material between the first and second components and joining them. The bonding material has a melting temperature lower than a melting temperature of the second component. An article made using the method is also presented.

Abstract translation: 提供了连接第一部件和第二部件的方法。 第一组分具有包含至少约75体积％的难熔金属的表面。 第二部件的热膨胀系数大于第一部件的热膨胀系数。 该方法包括在第一部件的表面上设置涂层。 涂层包括粘合层和设置在粘合层上的润湿层。 该方法还包括在第一和第二部件之间设置接合材料并将它们接合。 接合材料的熔融温度低于第二成分的熔融温度。 还提出了使用该方法制作的文章。

公开(公告)号：US07945014B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US12442599

申请日：2007-09-26

Applicant: Thomas Mertelmeier

Inventor： Thomas Mertelmeier

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01N23/046 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4007 ,  A61B6/4028 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/482 ,  G01N2223/1016 ,  G01N2223/206 ,  G01N2223/414 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01N2223/612 ,  H01J2235/08

Abstract: In an x-ray system and a method for tomosynthetic scanning of a subject, x-ray radiation is emitted from two x-ray sources that are panned along a line relative to the subject during a tomosynthetic scan. The two x-ray sources are located next to each other along the line, and each emit an x-ray beam. X-rays from the two parallel beams attenuated by the subject are detected by a two-dimensional x-ray detector, that is substantially stationary during the tomosynthetic scan.

Abstract translation: 在x射线系统和用于对象的体层合成扫描的方法中，在断层合成扫描期间，从沿相对于被摄体的线移动的两个x射线源发射X射线辐射。 两个X射线源沿着线彼此相邻，并且每个X射线源发射X射线束。 来自被对象衰减的两条平行光束的X射线被二维X射线检测器检测，二维X射线检测器在断层合成扫描期间基本上是静止的。

公开(公告)号：US20100310046A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

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: 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：US20100202593A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12369449

申请日：2009-02-11

Applicant: David Arthur Spence ,  Richard Cary Schmidt

Inventor： David Arthur Spence ,  Richard Cary Schmidt

IPC: H05G1/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  A61B6/4488 ,  H01J2235/08 ,  H01J2235/085 ,  H01J2235/086 ,  H01J2235/1204 ,  H01J2235/1262

Abstract: An x-ray target pedestal assembly and a method of protecting the x-ray target from breaking down as a result of the extreme heat that is produced when an electron beam is aimed at the target to produce x-rays. The target is submerged in cooling fluid and is rotated by a constant flow of the cooling fluid over and around the target in order to dissipate heat. The fluid is guided by integrated flow diverters in the target cover. The target may also be protectively coated either in its entirety or along the electron beam path in order to further protect it from the heat of the electron beam impact or from breakdown as a result of attack of free radicals or other chemically reactive components of the cooling fluid which are produced in the extreme target environment.

Abstract translation: X射线靶基座组件以及当电子束瞄准目标产生X射线时产生的极热而保护x射线靶不会分解的方法。 目标被浸没在冷却流体中，并且通过冷却流体的恒定流量在靶上方和周围旋转，以便散热。 流体由目标盖中的集成流动分流器引导。 目标也可以全部或沿着电子束路径被保护地涂覆，以便进一步保护其免受电子束冲击的热量或由于自由基或冷却的其它化学反应性组分的侵蚀而导致的击穿 在极端目标环境中产生的液体。

公开(公告)号：US07634052B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US11681828

申请日：2007-03-05

Applicant: Lee Grodzins ,  Hal Grodzins

Inventor： Lee Grodzins ,  Hal Grodzins

IPC: G01N23/223 ,  G21K1/06 ,  H01J35/02

CPC classification number: G21K1/06 ,  G01N2223/316 ,  G21K2201/062 ,  H01J2235/08

Abstract: A method for obtaining a concentrated, monochromatic x-ray beam from a standard x-ray tube or other source of polychromatic emission. X-rays from the anode of the x-ray tube fluoresce an adjoining, independent target that produces a monochromatic spectrum, a portion of which is focused by the x-ray optical system. This two-stage method gives the system considerably versatility without undue loss in signal. The two-stage concentrator makes practical the use of focusing optics in hand-held and portable instruments.

Abstract translation: 用于从标准X射线管或其他多色发射源获得浓缩的单色X射线束的方法。 来自X射线管的阳极的X射线发出相邻的独立目标，产生单色光谱，其一部分由x射线光学系统聚焦。 这种两阶段的方法使得系统具有很大的通用性，而不会在信号中造成不必要的损失。 两级聚光器使手持和便携式仪器中的聚焦光学器件成为可能。

公开(公告)号：US20090052625A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US11913970

申请日：2006-05-11

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

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

IPC: H01J35/10 ,  H01J35/08

CPC classification number: A61N5/10 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/4092 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J35/16 ,  H01J35/28 ,  H01J2235/08 ,  H01J2235/086 ,  H01J2235/10 ,  H01J2235/163 ,  H05G2/00 ,  H05H6/00

Abstract: There is disclosed a device including: an electron beam generation device 10 which accelerates a pulse electron beam 1 to transmit the beam through a predetermined rectilinear orbit 2; a laser generation device 20 which generates a pulse laser light 3; a laser light introduction device 30 which introduces the pulse laser light 3 onto the rectilinear orbit 2 so as to collide with the pulse electron beam 1; a metal target 42 which generates a particular X-ray 5 by collision with the pulse electron beam 1: and a target moving device 40 capable of moving the metal target between a collision position 2a on the rectilinear orbit and a retreat position out of the orbit. A collision surface of the metal target 42 is positioned spatially at the same position as that of the collision point 2a. At the retreat position of the metal target, the pulse electron beam 1 collides with the pulse laser light 3 to generate a monochromatic hard X-ray 4. At the collision position of the metal target 42, the pulse electron beam 1 collides with the metal target 42 to generate the particular X-ray 5 from the same light source position 2a.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种装置，包括：电子束产生装置10，其加速脉冲电子束1以将光束穿过预定的直线轨道2; 产生脉冲激光3的激光产生装置20; 激光引入装置30，其将脉冲激光3引入到直线轨道2上以与脉冲电子束1碰撞; 通过与脉冲电子束1碰撞而产生特定X射线5的金属靶42和能够将金属靶移动到直线轨道上的碰撞位置2a和轨道之间的退避位置的目标移动装置40 。 金属靶42的碰撞面在空间上位于与碰撞点2a相同的位置。 在金属靶的退避位置，脉冲电子束1与脉冲激光3碰撞，生成单色硬X射线4.在金属靶42的碰撞位置，脉冲电子束1与金属 目标42从相同的光源位置2a产生特定的X射线5。

公开(公告)号：US20080267355A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US12033035

申请日：2008-02-19

Applicant: Edward James Morton ,  Russell David Luggar ,  Paul De Antonis

Inventor： Edward James Morton ,  Russell David Luggar ,  Paul De Antonis

IPC: G21K1/02 ,  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 and a collimating part. The main part has the target region formed on it. The two parts between them define an electron aperture through which electrons pass to reach the target region, 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和准直部分两部分。 主要部分是在其上形成目标区域。 它们之间的两个部分限定了电子通过的电子孔，以达到目标区域，并且在靶处产生的X射线的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：US07399963B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-15

申请号：US11237041

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: Bruno W. Schueler ,  David A. Reed

Inventor： Bruno W. Schueler ,  David A. Reed

IPC: H01J40/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/2273 ,  G01N2223/085 ,  G01N2223/6116 ,  H01J2235/08

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a substrate processing system is provided. The system may include a chamber wall enclosing a chamber, a substrate support positioned within the chamber to support a substrate, an electromagnetic radiation source to emit electromagnetic radiation onto the substrate on the substrate support, the electromagnetic radiation causing photoelectrons to be emitted from a material on the substrate, an analyzer to capture the photoelectrons emitted from the substrate, and a magnetic field generator to generate a magnetic field within the chamber and guide the photoelectrons from the substrate to the analyzer.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个方面，提供了一种基板处理系统。 该系统可以包括封闭室的室壁，位于腔室内以支撑衬底的衬底支撑件，用于向衬底支撑件上的衬底上发射电磁辐射的电磁辐射源，引起光电子从材料发射的电磁辐射 在基板上，分析器捕获从基板发射的光电子，以及磁场发生器，以在室内产生磁场，并将光电子从基板引导到分析器。