摘要:
A radiation detector having an evacuated envelope, a radiation detector on a cold finger support in the evacuated space, a closed cycle gas cooling system to cool the cold finger to provide cryogenic operation of the radiation detector, and a getter in the evacuated space to maintain an evacuated condition. The evacuated envelope includes a radiation window. The radiation detector is preferably an X-ray detector employed in an energy dispersive spectrometry system. The evacuated space is preferably held at a pressure of less than about 1 mTorr to achieve molecular flow of remaining gas molecules, minimizing parasitic heat input. The closed cycle gas cooling system employs compressed refrigerant, which is precooled in a counterflow heat exchanger and allowed to expand in proximity to the cold finger, thus absorbing heat and maintaining cryogenic temperatures. A getter material, preferably activated carbon, is provided to absorb gasses and maintain the low pressure during operation. A vibration effect attenuation system is provided to reduce effect of cooler induced reduction in detector resolution.
摘要:
The present invention involves an optical magnification system for viewing magnified portions of articles being inspected in X-ray examination systems. A combination of a full screen lens and at least one magnification lens are provided for variously inspecting the entire article or only suspicious parts thereof.
摘要:
A pass-through shutter mechanism enables the semiconductor crystal of an energy dispersive x-ray detector to extend beyond the shutter mechanism for analysis, adjacent to the sample, achieving optimum solid angle collection efficiency. The shutter mechanism provides optimum protection of the semiconductor detector crystal from high energy x-ray or secondary electron events produced in the chambers of electron microscopes, microprobes, x-ray spectrometers, etc.
摘要:
A radiation detector having an evacuated envelope, a radiation detector on a cold finger support in the evacuated space, a closed cycle gas cooling system to cool the cold finger to provide cryogenic operation of the radiation detector, and a getter in the evacuated space to maintain an evacuated condition. The evacuated envelope includes a radiation window. The radiation detector is preferably an X-ray detector employed in an energy dispersive spectrometry system. The evacuated space is preferably held at a pressure of less than about 1 mTorr to achieve molecular flow of remaining gas molecules, minimizing parasitic heat input. The closed cycle gas cooling system employs compressed refrigerant, which is precooled in a counterflow heat exchanger and allowed to expand in proximity to the cold finger, thus absorbing heat and maintaining cryogenic temperatures. A getter material, preferably activated carbon, is provided to absorb gasses and maintain the low pressure during operation. A vibration effect attenuation system is provided to reduce effect of cooler induced reduction in detector resolution.
摘要:
An x-ray detector assembly is improved by covering the detector holder with a dielectric film to prevent contamination of the sides of the detector without covering the front of the detector. The film does not hermetically seal the detector holder.
摘要:
A lens switching system is provided for use in X-ray examination devices. The lens system includes at least a full viewing lens for viewing the entire object and a magnification lens which can be switched into the optical axis and controlled to different positions for magnifying the object. The optical axis for the magnification lens can be moved by means of a control handle controlling the lens system so that magnified portions of the object can be observed through the magnification lens.