Title: Energetic electron beam assisted X-ray generator

Abstract: Energetic electron beam assisted x-ray generator in which a plasma is proed by a plasma generator and seeded by high Z material to produce x-rays and to increase the number of x-rays, an electron beam source is guided to the produced plasma to further heat the plasma and produce an even greater number of x-rays. The inner electrode of the plasma generator utilizes the interaction of the beam's self magnetic field with the inner surface of the inner electrode to guide the electron source to the plasma.

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Inventors: Roberts, Thomas G. (Huntsville, AL, US)
Shatas, Romas A. (Huntsville, AL, US)
Meyer, III, Harry C. (Huntsville, AL, US)
Stettler, John D. (Huntsville, AL, US)

Application Number: 457865
Filing Date: 1974-04-04
Publication_date: 1976-03-23
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army (Washington, DC)
Primary Class(es): 378/103 356/246, 356/410, 376/105, 376/319, 378/138
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US Patent Ref:

3526575	Sep, 1970	Bennett	250/500.
3746860	Jul, 1973	Shatas	250/493.
3748475	Jul, 1973	Shatas	250/502.
3766004	Oct, 1973	Roberts	250/502.
3864640	Feb, 1975	Bennett	250/500.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Church, Craig E.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Edelberg; Nathan, Gibson; Robert P., Deaton; James T.