SOFT X-RAY RADIATION FOR BIOLOGICAL PATHOGEN DECONTAMINATION AND MEDICAL STERILIZATION APPLICATIONS

摘要

A method is provided for decontaminating biological pathogens in a contaminated environment. The method includes: tailoring x-ray radiation to match the absorption characteristics of a contaminated environment; generating x-ray radiation having a diffused radiation angle in accordance with the absorption characteristics of the contaminated environment; and directing the x-ray radiation towards the contaminated environment.