X-ray tube with rotating anode core

摘要

Conventional x-ray tubes are designed as stationary or rotating-anode tubes. While the former are restricted in output, the latter are of complicated design. An x-ray tube is provided having an anode comprising a stationary shell and a rotating core mounted therein. Consequently, it is more compact than a rotating-anode tube and permits higher focal spot loads than a stationary-anode tube. The tube can be used for imaging procedures in medical diagnostics and in material testing.