X-ray source and the use thereof and method for producing X-rays
AssigneeSiemens Aktiengesellschaft
InventorsOliver Heid, Timothy Hughes, Jennifer Sirtl
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Abstract
An x-ray source in which monochromatic x-rays can be produced is provided. A method for producing X-rays and to the use of the x-ray source for x-raying bodies is also provided. A metallic film is arranged in a housing as a target which is bombarded with the electron beam. As a result, the metallic film is excited for emitting monochromatic x-rays, the relatively thin-walled target being modified such that the intended use for producing monochromatic x-rays is no longer possible. Therefore, advantageously, the production device can be pivoted for producing the electron beam as well as being able to wind the target on rollers.
Claims12
An X-ray source having a housing in which a target is located that emits X-rays when being bombarded with an electron beam, wherein a metal foil is the target, and the electron beam is pivotable and the target is movable, such that the electron beam is capable of striking the target at a different location along a width of the target.
A method for producing X-rays, in which a target in a housing of an X-ray source is bombarded with an electron beam and emits X-rays, wherein a metal foil is used as the target, and the electron beam is pivotable and the target is movable, such that the electron beam is capable of striking the target at a different location along a width of the target.
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