CA2650479C - System and method for improved field of view x-ray imaging using a non-stationary anode - Google Patents

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CA2650479C
CA2650479C CA2650479A CA2650479A CA2650479C CA 2650479 C CA2650479 C CA 2650479C CA 2650479 A CA2650479 A CA 2650479A CA 2650479 A CA2650479 A CA 2650479A CA 2650479 C CA2650479 C CA 2650479C
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    • H01J35/00—X-ray tubes
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    • H01J35/04—Electrodes ; Mutual position thereof; Constructional adaptations therefor
    • H01J35/08—Anodes; Anti cathodes
    • H01J35/10—Rotary anodes; Arrangements for rotating anodes; Cooling rotary anodes
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    • G21K1/00—Arrangements for handling particles or ionising radiation, e.g. focusing or moderating
    • G21K1/02—Arrangements for handling particles or ionising radiation, e.g. focusing or moderating using diaphragms, collimators
    • G21K1/04—Arrangements for handling particles or ionising radiation, e.g. focusing or moderating using diaphragms, collimators using variable diaphragms, shutters, choppers
    • G21K1/043—Arrangements for handling particles or ionising radiation, e.g. focusing or moderating using diaphragms, collimators using variable diaphragms, shutters, choppers changing time structure of beams by mechanical means, e.g. choppers, spinning filter wheels

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