摘要 |
The present invention comprises an x-ray transmission target tube that includes an envelope; x-ray permeable window means disposed at the envelope and forming a part thereof; means for directing a charged particle beam to the window means to generate x-rays thereat; structural means for providing a space at the window means, which structural means comprises an x-ray permeable window element that is disposed opposite the window means and further comprises wall means, which structural means, together with the window means, forms the space; and means for transferring a heat-transfer fluid through the space so as to be in heat transfer relationship with the window means.
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