E.P. Sheshin1, A.A. Alyabyev2, A.D. Kibirsky3, D.M. Fun4

1-4 Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (National Research University) (Moscow, Russia)

1sheshin.ep@mipt.ru; 2aliabev.aa@phystech.edu; 3andrejkibirskij@gmail.com; 4phungducmanh@phystech.edu

Applications of X-ray tubes covers a large number of problems in modern science, industry, medicine, and agriculture. Modern advances in the construction of various X-ray tubes make it possible to solve a wide range of problems: from studying the mechanism of formation of chemical bonds to obtaining images of human organs. This paper provides an overview of modern areas of application of X-ray tubes, as well as the main directions for improving X-ray tubes through a patent search. Review modern applications of X-ray tubes. We have analyzed some areas for the use of X-ray tubes, and also characterized the main directions for improving the designs of X-ray tubes. X-ray tubes are used everywhere, and their areas of application are increasing. The work provides an analysis of the application and creation of X-ray tubes.

Sheshin E.P., Alyabyev A.A., Kibirsky A.D., Fun D.M. X-ray tubes: current applications and research. Radiotekhnika. 2024. V. 88. № 12.
P. 146−157. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18127/j00338486-202412-13 (In Russian)

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