Long Life X-Ray Tubes for Portable Sources.

Abstract

The objective of the development is a tube for portable x-ray machines with substantially increased life over that presently available. Previous experience with this class of tube has shown cathode wear to be a major factor in its life. The present study will examine a number of cathode variations and changes in tube processing. Test equipment was ordered. Two tube designs were made. Substitute tubes for immediate testing at the 100 KV level have been built and initial tests are satisfactory.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA019505

Entities

People

  • Charles L. Shackelford

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Electron Tubes
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Long Life
  • Processing Equipment
  • Test Equipment
  • X Ray Tubes
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design