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Title: Targets and processes for fabricating same

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1133937

In particular embodiments, the present disclosure provides targets including a metal layer and defining a hollow inner surface. The hollow inner surface has an internal apex. The distance between at least two opposing points of the internal apex is less than about 15 .mu.m. In particular examples, the distance is less than about 1 .mu.m. Particular implementations of the targets are free standing. The targets have a number of disclosed shaped, including cones, pyramids, hemispheres, and capped structures. The present disclosure also provides arrays of such targets. Also provided are methods of forming targets, such as the disclosed targets, using lithographic techniques, such as photolithographic techniques. In particular examples, a target mold is formed from a silicon wafer and then one or more sides of the mold are coated with a target material, such as one or more metals.

Research Organization:
Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, Reno, NV (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC52-01NV14050
Assignee:
Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education (Reno, NV)
Patent Number(s):
8,750,459
Application Number:
13/418,003
OSTI ID:
1133937
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Devices and methods for targeting interior cancers with ionizing radiation patent April 2007
Systems and methods for imaging using radiation from laser produced plasmas patent June 2009
Targets and processes for fabricating same patent July 2012
Targets and Processes for Fabricating Same patent-application February 2010
Targets and Processes for Fabricating Same patent-application November 2012

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