High power distributed x-ray source

Kris Frutschy; Bogdan Neculaes; Lou Inzinna; Antonio Caiafa; Joe Reynolds; Yun Zou; Xi Zhang; Satish Gunturi; Yang Cao; Bill Waters; Dave Wagner; Bruno De Man; Dan McDevitt; Rick Roffers; Brian Lounsberry; Norbert J. Pelc

doi:10.1117/12.843743

18 March 2010 High power distributed x-ray source

Kris Frutschy, Bogdan Neculaes, Lou Inzinna, Antonio Caiafa, Joe Reynolds, Yun Zou, Xi Zhang, Satish Gunturi, Yang Cao, Bill Waters, Dave Wagner, Bruno De Man, Dan McDevitt, Rick Roffers, Brian Lounsberry, Norbert J. Pelc

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Proceedings Volume 7622, Medical Imaging 2010: Physics of Medical Imaging; 76221H (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.843743
Event: SPIE Medical Imaging, 2010, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

This paper summarizes the development of a distributed x-ray source with up to 60kW demonstrated instantaneous power. Component integration and test results are shown for the dispenser cathode electron gun, fast switching controls, high voltage stand-off insulator, brazed anode, and vacuum system. The current multisource prototype has been operated for over 100 hours without failure, and additional testing is needed to discover the limiting component. Example focal spot measurements and x-ray radiographs are included. Lastly, future development opportunities are highlighted.

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Kris Frutschy, Bogdan Neculaes, Lou Inzinna, Antonio Caiafa, Joe Reynolds, Yun Zou, Xi Zhang, Satish Gunturi, Yang Cao, Bill Waters, Dave Wagner, Bruno De Man, Dan McDevitt, Rick Roffers, Brian Lounsberry, and Norbert J. Pelc "High power distributed x-ray source", Proc. SPIE 7622, Medical Imaging 2010: Physics of Medical Imaging, 76221H (18 March 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.843743

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