Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Compact source for generating ionizing radiation, assembly comprising a plurality of sources and process for producing the source
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Application No.: US16610879Application Date: 2018-07-11
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Publication No.: US11101097B2Publication Date: 2021-08-24
- Inventor: Pascal Ponard
- Applicant: THALES
- Applicant Address: FR Courbevoie
- Assignee: THALES
- Current Assignee: THALES
- Current Assignee Address: FR Courbevoie
- Agency: BakerHostetler
- Priority: FR1700742 20170711
- International Application: PCT/EP2018/068811 WO 20180711
- International Announcement: WO2019/011993 WO 20190117
- Main IPC: H01J35/16
- IPC: H01J35/16 ; H01J35/06 ; H01J35/18

Abstract:
A source for generating ionizing radiation and in particular x-rays, to an assembly includes a plurality of sources and to a process for producing the source. The source comprises: a vacuum chamber; a cathode that is able to emit an electron beam into the chamber; an anode that receives the electron beam and that comprises a target that is able to generate ionizing radiation from the energy received from the electron beam; an electrode that is placed in the vicinity of the cathode and that allows the electron beam to be focused; a stopper ensuring the seal tightness of the vacuum chamber; and a mechanical part that is made of dielectric and that forms a portion of the vacuum chamber; and the stopper is fastened to the mechanical part by means of a conductive brazing film that is used to electrically connect the electrode.
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