Small X-Ray Source Layout With Holed Support for Clear Imaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing imaging systems face inefficiencies in generating and detecting X-rays without interference from support layers, leading to compromised image quality and complexity in capturing multiple images.
Innovation Solution
A system design featuring a target layer with multiple target regions and a support layer with corresponding holes allows electron beams to generate X-rays without hitting the support layer, enabling precise X-ray detection and image capture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the electron beam passes through the support layer to reach the target layer, then the support layer can provide structural support, but the support layer interferes with X-ray generation and detection
Solution Approach 1:
The support layer is segmented into multiple discrete support regions separated by holes, allowing the electron beam to pass through to the target layer while maintaining structural support. This segmentation enables selective areas to perform support functions while other areas allow X-ray generation without interference.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the support layer are assigned different functions: support regions provide structural support while hole regions allow unobstructed electron beam passage and X-ray generation. This local differentiation resolves the contradiction by optimizing each region for its specific purpose.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple images are captured using the same system, then comprehensive imaging is achieved, but the complexity of capturing and processing multiple images increases
Solution Approach 1:
The target layer is divided into multiple discrete target regions, each corresponding to a specific imaging task. This segmentation allows the system to capture multiple images by sequentially activating different target regions, simplifying the control and processing of multiple images compared to using a single large target area.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enhances image quality by isolating X-ray generation and detection, allowing for efficient and clear imaging without interference, and supports multiple image captures with reduced complexity.
Implementation Method 1
an electron source configured to generate an electron beam
Implementation Method 2
the electron source is configured to direct the electron beam at the target region (i), thereby causing the target region (i) to generate X-rays (i) from the target region (i)
Implementation Method 3
the X-ray detector is configured to capture an image (i) of a same object based on an interaction between the X-rays (i) and the object
Data Source
AI summary
A system for generating X-rays includes an electron source that generates an electron beam, a support layer with multiple holes and a target layer on the support layer and having target regions respectively over the holes. The electron source can direct the electron beam at the target regions one at a time to generate X-rays from the target regions, while the electron beam goes through the support layer via the holes without hitting any portion of the support layer. Another system for generating X-rays includes an electron source that generates an electron beam; a support layer with multiple support regions; a target layer on the support layer and having target regions respectively over the support regions; and an X-ray detector. The X-ray detector can capture an image of an object using the target X-rays but not using the support X-rays.