Polymer X-Ray Window with Diamond Support Structure
First Claim
1. A window for a radiation detection system, the window comprising:
- a) a plurality of ribs comprising diamond material, the plurality of ribs defining a grid having openings therein, wherein tops of the ribs terminate generally in a common plane, and wherein a height of the ribs is sufficiently thin to allow some radiation to pass directly through the diamond material of the ribs;
b) a support frame around a perimeter of the grid; and
c) a layer of thin polymer film material disposed over and spanning the plurality of ribs and openings capable of passing radiation therethrough.
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Abstract
A high strength window for a radiation detection system has a plurality of ribs comprising diamond material. The plurality of ribs defines a grid having openings therein. The tops of the ribs terminate generally in a common plane and the height of the ribs is sufficiently thin to allow some radiation to pass directly through the diamond material of the ribs. The high strength window also has a support frame around a perimeter of the grid. A layer of thin polymer film material is disposed over and spans the plurality of ribs and openings to pass radiation therethrough. A radiation detection system comprises a high strength window as described above and a sensor behind the window. The sensor is configured to detect radiation that passes thought the window.
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19 Claims
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1. A window for a radiation detection system, the window comprising:
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a) a plurality of ribs comprising diamond material, the plurality of ribs defining a grid having openings therein, wherein tops of the ribs terminate generally in a common plane, and wherein a height of the ribs is sufficiently thin to allow some radiation to pass directly through the diamond material of the ribs; b) a support frame around a perimeter of the grid; and c) a layer of thin polymer film material disposed over and spanning the plurality of ribs and openings capable of passing radiation therethrough. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A window for a radiation detection system, the window comprising:
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a) a frame; b) a plurality of ribs carried by the frame and defining a grid with openings therein; c) the ribs having a thickness of between approximately 50 to 100 μ
m;d) the ribs being formed of a diamond material; and e) a film disposed over the ribs and spanning the openings; f) the film including a polymer material; and g) the film having a thickness less than approximately 0.30 μ
m. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A radiation detection system comprising:
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a) a window for passing radiation therethrough, comprising; i) a plurality of ribs comprising diamond material, the plurality of ribs defining a grid having openings therein, wherein tops of the ribs terminate substantially in a common plane, and wherein a height of the ribs is sufficiently thin to allow some radiation to pass directly through the diamond material of the ribs; ii) a support frame around a perimeter of the grid; and iii) a layer of thin polymer film material disposed over and spanning the plurality of ribs and openings; and b) a sensor behind the window configured to detect radiation that passes through the window. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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