Method and apparatus incorporating no moving parts, for producing and selectively directing x-rays to different points on an object

摘要

A method and apparatus for producing high intensity x-rays and directing such x-rays toward an object of interest from a fixed annular target by producing a high power electron beam, selectively directing that beam by means of selectively activating electromagnetic elements having no mechanically moving parts to preselected points on the target for production of x-rays therefrom and correcting selected beam aberrations imposed upon the electron beam by the beam directing elements.