Patent ID: 6188747
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
An X-ray generating system comprising(a) a first high-voltage source generating a first high voltage;(b) a second high-voltage source generating a second high voltage different from said first high voltage; and(c) an X-ray generator including(1) a first assembly having(i) a first cathode; and(ii) a first anode emitting a first X-ray beam from a first focal point of said first anode upon application of said first high voltage to said first assembly;(2) a second assembly having(i) a second cathode; and(ii) a second anode emitting a second X-ray beam from a second focal point of said second anode parallel to said first X-ray beam upon application of said second high voltage to said second assembly; and(3) an anode head carrying said first and second anodes and disposed between said first and second cathodes.