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Title: X-ray source assembly having enhanced output stability, and fluid stream analysis applications thereof

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1176171

An x-ray source assembly (2700) and method of operation are provided having enhanced output stability. The assembly includes an anode (2125) having a source spot upon which electrons (2120) impinge and a control system (2715/2720) for controlling position of the anode source spot relative to an output structure. The control system can maintain the anode source spot location relative to the output structure (2710) notwithstanding a change in one or more operating conditions of the x-ray source assembly. One aspect of the disclosed invention is most amenable to the analysis of sulfur in petroleum-based fuels.

Research Organization:
X-Ray Optical System, Inc., East Greenbush, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-96ER82918
Assignee:
X-Ray Optical System, Inc. (East Greenbush, NY)
Patent Number(s):
7,209,545
Application Number:
10/859,901
OSTI ID:
1176171
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2004 Jun 03
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English