X-ray source for 2D scanning beam imaging
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1. A two-dimensional X-ray scanning system comprising:
- an X-ray scanner comprising;
a beam focuser;
a beam steerer for scanning an electron beam on a path along an X-ray production target as a function of time; and
an aperture adapted for travel in an aperture travel path relative to the X-ray production target, wherein the X-ray scanner remains stationary with respect to the object of inspection; and
a detector configured to detect X-rays passing through an object or scattered by the object of inspection and generate two-dimensional data indicative of the detected X-rays.
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Abstract
A two-dimensional X-ray scanner that includes a beam steerer for steering an electron beam to impinge upon a target; and a collimator further including an aperture adapted for travel in an aperture travel path for rotating the X-ray beam plane spanned by the electron beam impinging upon the target along a focal track for emitting a scanning X-ray beam.
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1. A two-dimensional X-ray scanning system comprising:
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an X-ray scanner comprising; a beam focuser; a beam steerer for scanning an electron beam on a path along an X-ray production target as a function of time; and an aperture adapted for travel in an aperture travel path relative to the X-ray production target, wherein the X-ray scanner remains stationary with respect to the object of inspection; and a detector configured to detect X-rays passing through an object or scattered by the object of inspection and generate two-dimensional data indicative of the detected X-rays. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for sweeping an X-ray beam across an object of inspection in two dimensions using a two-dimensional X-ray scanner wherein the X-ray scanner is configured to remain stationary with respect to the object of inspection, the method comprising:
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varying a direction of a beam of electrons relative to a target upon which the beam of electrons impinges; and coupling X-rays generated at the target via an aperture that moves along a prescribed path as a function of time. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A two-dimensional X-ray scanner comprising:
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a beam steerer for steering an electron beam to impinge upon a target and thereby emit an X-ray beam; and a collimator comprising an aperture adapted for travel in an aperture travel path in order to rotate the electron beam impinging upon the target while maintaining an angular alignment with the target, wherein the two-dimensional X-ray scanner is configured to remain stationary relative to an object under inspection. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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