X-ray window with grid structure

A radiation detection system comprising:

• a) a window to pass radiation therethrough, the window comprising:
• i) a plurality of intersecting ribs defining a grid having openings therein, wherein tops of the ribs terminate substantially in a common plane;
• ii) a support frame disposed around and supporting the grid;
• iii) a film disposed over and spanning the plurality of intersecting ribs and openings;
• and
• b) a sensor disposed behind the window configured to detect radiation passing through the window.

A window for a radiation detection system, the window comprising:

• a) a plurality of intersecting ribs defining a grid having openings therein, wherein tops of the ribs terminate substantially in a common plane;
• b) the plurality of intersecting ribs being oriented non-perpendicularly with respect to each other and defining non-rectangular openings;
• c) a support frame disposed around a perimeter of the plurality of intersecting ribs;
• d) wherein the openings take up about 81% to about 90% of a total area within the perimeter of the support frame;
• and
• e) a film disposed over and spanning the plurality of intersecting ribs and openings to pass radiation therethrough.

A window for a radiation detection system, the window comprising:

• a) a plurality of intersecting ribs defining a grid having openings therein, wherein tops of the ribs terminate substantially in a common plane;
• b) the plurality of intersecting ribs being oriented non-perpendicularly with respect to each other and defining non-rectangular openings;
• c) the plurality of intersecting ribs include a silicon material;
• d) a support frame disposed around a perimeter of the plurality of intersecting ribs;
• and
• e) a film disposed over and spanning the plurality of intersecting ribs and openings to pass radiation therethrough.