Title :
Electron optics aspects of X-ray tube design
Author_Institution :
EMSciTek Consulting Co., Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Abstract :
Summary form only given. In this paper 2-D calculations with self-consistent inclusion of space charge effects and 3-D calculations (without space charge) are presented to show how electron optics codes for PC´s can be used to investigate the effect on the electron focal spot characteristics of tube voltage and current, cathode cup geometry, and emitting surface location and geometry. Similar studies can reduce the time (hence, cost) to establish an optimal tube design by minimizing trial and error cathode cup engineering and testing.
Keywords :
X-ray tubes; electron beam focusing; electron optics; electron tubes; space charge; 2D calculations; 3D calculations; PC; X-ray tube design; cathode cup; cathode cup geometry; electron focal spot characteristics; electron optics aspects; electron optics codes; emitting surface location; geometry; optimal tube design; space charge effects; tube current; tube voltage; Cathodes; Cost function; Design engineering; Electron emission; Electron optics; Electron tubes; Geometrical optics; Optical design; Space charge; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Plasma Science, 1997. IEEE Conference Record - Abstracts., 1997 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3990-8
DOI :
10.1109/PLASMA.1997.605237
