Method and apparatus for making X-ray images

Abstract

Sheet-like dielectric receptors which are to be exposed to object-modulated X-rays in the interelectrode gap of an ionography imaging chamber are attached to sheet-like carriers so that the carriers extend laterally beyond the reactors. The carriers are thereupon transported through the interelectrode gap and through successive stations of a xerographic printer which renders the latent imges of objects visible and subjects the receptors to other treatment. The carriers can be attached to receptors by resorting to an adhesive, by the application of electrostatic charges and/or by causing the marginal portions of the carriers to engage the receptors by suction. The carriers are provided with semiconductive layers whose surface resistance can be varied at or prior to entry of carriers and attached receptors into the various stations; this can be achieved by utilizing semiconductive layers whose resistance can be influenced by changing the pressure of the surrounding atmosphere or by utilizing photosensitive layers whose resistance changes in response to exposure to light. The layers are regenerated upon separation of finished receptors so as to allow for renewed use of the respective carriers.

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