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Stimulated emission X-ray generator
Assignee: Research Corp
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Filing: 1975-05-29
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1995-05-29
Abstract
Abstract X-ray generation by stimulated emission of radiation is achieved from an ensemble of energized atoms with inner-shell vacancies, which ensemble of atoms is obtained in one example by the interaction of a beam swept at approximately the speed of light along the length of an extended interactant material providing an active region moving in synchronization with a resonant X-ray pulse traveling along the material.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. McCorkle
- 👤 James M. Joyce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:31
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21G; G21G4/00; H; H01; H01S; H01S4/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
An X-ray wavelength generator comprising: a volume of material capable of a high energy density interaction to produce particles capable of emitting radiation at X-ray wavelength; and means for causing a swept high energy density interaction in a continuous path along said material traveling at approximately the speed of light to cause excited particles to be present in a region in convergence with said material; thereby producing in the region a medium for non-isotropic X-ray generation through said region.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
An X-ray wavelength generator comprising: a volume of material capable of a high energy density interaction to produce particles capable of emitting radiation at X-ray wavelength; and means for causing a swept high energy density interaction in a continuous path along said material traveling at approximately the speed of light to cause excited particles to be present in a region in convergence with said material; thereby producing in the region a medium for non-isotropic X-ray generation through said region.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said interation is swept along a straight line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
An X-ray wavelength generator comprising: a volume of material capable of a high energy density interaction to produce particles capable of emitting radiation at X-ray wavelength; and means for causing a swept high energy density interaction, consisting of collisions between mass particles at least a portion of which are pre-ionized, along said material traveling at approximately the speed of light to cause excited particles to be present in a region in convergence with said material; therby producing in the region a medium for non-isotropic X-ray generation through said region.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
89 words
An X-ray wavelength generator comprising: a volume of material capable of a high energy density interaction to produce particles capable of emitting radiation at X-ray wavelength; and means for causing a swept high energy density interaction, consisting of collisions between mass particles at least a portion of which are pre-ionized, along said material traveling at approximately the speed of light to cause excited particles to be present in a region in convergence with said material; therby producing in the region a medium for non-isotropic X-ray generation through said region.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
An X-ray wavelength generator comprising: a volume of material capable of a high energy density interaction to produce particles capable of emitting radiation at X-ray wavelength; and means for causing a swept high energy density interaction, consisting of collisions between mass particles at least a portion of which are pre-ionized, along said material traveling at approximately the speed of light to cause excited particles to be present in a region in convergence with said material, said means comprising means for imparting a high velocity to said pre-ionized mass particles; thereby producing in the region a medium for non-isotropic X-ray generation through said region.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
103 words
An X-ray wavelength generator comprising: a volume of material capable of a high energy density interaction to produce particles capable of emitting radiation at X-ray wavelength; and means for causing a swept high energy density interaction, consisting of collisions between mass particles at least a portion of which are pre-ionized, along said material traveling at approximately the speed of light to cause excited particles to be present in a region in convergence with said material, said means comprising means for imparting a high velocity to said pre-ionized mass particles; thereby producing in the region a medium for non-isotropic X-ray generation through said region.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
An X-ray wavelength generator comprising: a volume of material capable of a high energy density interaction to produce ions with inner-shell vacancies capable of emitting stimulated radiation at X-ray wavelength; and means for causing a high energy density interaction to be swept along said material at approximately the speed of light to cause said ions to be present in a region in convergence with siad material; thereby producing in the region a medium for non-isotropic X-ray generation through said region.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
An X-ray wavelength generator comprising: a volume of material capable of a high energy density interaction to produce ions with inner-shell vacancies capable of emitting stimulated radiation at X-ray wavelength; and means for causing a high energy density interaction to be swept along said material at approximately the speed of light to cause said ions to be present in a region in convergence with siad material; thereby producing in the region a medium for non-isotropic X-ray generation through said region.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 5 wherein said interaction is swept along a straight line.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |