Title: Two-dimensional x-ray detector array

Abstract: A two-dimensional array of ionization chamber x-ray detector cells comprises a plurality of planar anode assemblies disposed equi-distant between parallel cathode plates in a gas of high atomic number. Each anode assembly comprises a plurality of conductive strips disposed on a thin dielectric sheet in a direction substantially parallel to the incident x-ray energy.

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Inventors: Houston, John M. (Schenectady, NY, US)

Application Number: 692287
Filing Date: 1976-06-03
Publication_date: 1977-09-06
Assignee: General Electric Company (Schenectady, NY)
Primary Class(es): 250/385.1 250/374, 313/93, 427/164
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US Patent Ref:

3509339	Apr, 1970	Doehner	250/366.
3609435	Sep, 1971	Taylor et al.	250/385.
3884817	May, 1975	Jilbert	250/385.
3991312	Nov, 1976	Whetten et al.	250/385.

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Primary Examiner: Borchelt, Archie R.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Haken; Jack E., Cohen; Joseph T., Squillaro; Jerome C.