Abstract:
A beam injector may include a cathode emitter to emit electrons and an electrode to bias at least a portion of the electrons to remain on the cathode emitter and focus the emitted electrons into an electron beam. The beam injector may also include a resistor coupled between the cathode emitter and the electrode and configured to allow self-regulation of a voltage potential on the electrode based at least in part on a current of the electron beam.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an X-ray source (10) comprising at least one waveguide (30) for X-ray radiation, wherein the at least one waveguide (30) has a core (32) and a casing (40) surrounding the core (32), and wherein at least one part of the waveguide (30) is designed to emit X-ray radiation (50), if the part of the waveguide (30) is bombarded with electrons (52). The invention also relates to a system for generating X-ray radiation comprising an X-ray source of this type, and a method for generating X-ray radiation by means of an X-ray source of this type or a system of this type.
Abstract:
A radiation emitting target, a radiation generating device, and a radiography system are provided in which adhesion between a target layer and a diamond substrate is improved and stable radiation emitting properties are exhibited. A transmission type target includes a target layer, a carbon-containing region including sp2 bonds, and a diamond substrate that supports the target layer. The carbon-containing region is positioned between the target layer and the diamond substrate.
Abstract:
A transmissive-type target includes a target layer, and a transmissive substrate configured to support the target layer. The transmissive substrate has a pair of surfaces facing each other and is formed of polycrystalline diamond. In the transmissive substrate, one of the pair of surfaces includes polycrystalline diamond having a first average crystal grain diameter which is smaller than a second average crystal grain diameter of polycrystalline diamond included on the other surface opposing thereto. The target layer is supported by any one of the pair of surfaces.
Abstract:
Provided is an X-ray generating apparatus in which a likelihood that an anode member may be deformed by heat deformation of a container is eliminated or reduced to maintain a positional relationship between an electron source and a transmission target within a predetermined range, and stable output of X-rays is achieved. The X-ray generating apparatus includes an X-ray generating tube and the container that accommodates the X-ray generating tube. The X-ray generating tube includes an anode that includes the transmission target and an anode member holding the transmission target. The anode member is sandwiched together with a deformable member between the container and a retaining member secured to the container, thus connecting the X-ray generating tube to the container.
Abstract:
A target for X-ray generation includes a substrate, a first X-ray target portion formed on an upper surface of the substrate, and a second X-ray target portion formed at a position surrounding the first X-ray target portion in the upper surface of the substrate, while being spaced from an outer edge of the first X-ray target portion.
Abstract:
Provided is a radiation generating apparatus, including a radiation generating unit for emitting radiation through a transmission window, and a light projecting/sighting device including a light source for emitting visible light and a reflection mirror. At least one of the transmission window and the reflection mirror has variations in thickness for reducing shading of radiation which irradiates a radiation irradiation field.
Abstract:
A transmission type X-ray tube includes an electrode lead holding a cathode filament and a stem unit to which a sealing member, an exhaust tube, and the like are attached by brazing, and an irradiation window frame having an X-ray irradiation window attached by brazing. The other end side of the sealing member is attached to an open end of the irradiation window frame by welding. Thus, it is possible to obtain a high-quality transmission type X-ray tube having a long service life at a low cost.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a cold cathode electron source includes: a first conductive member, having an end face and an electron emission layer that is formed on the end face and made of an electron emitting material; and a second conductive member, having a hollow portion that enables insertion of the first conductive member in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the end face, and an opening portion that passes through toward the hollow portion; and wherein the first conductive member is fitted into the second conductive member, is positioned in the first direction with respect to the second conductive member by abutting the second conductive member in the first direction, the first conductive member exposing a surface of the electron emission layer from the opening portion.
Abstract:
A radiation generating apparatus includes a target base, a target, a holding assembly and an electronic beam generating device. The target is disposed on the target base. The holding assembly holds the target base. The electronic beam generating device is adapted to generate an electronic beam, wherein the electronic beam is emitted to the target to generate a radiation. The target, the holding assembly and the electronic beam generating device are located at the same side of the target base.