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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2007
Nathalie Renard-le Galloudec, Reno, NV (US);
Thomas E. Cowan, Reno, NV (US);
Yasuhiko Sentoku, Reno, NV (US);
Jennifer Rassuchine, Reno, NV (US);
Nathalie Renard-Le Galloudec, Reno, NV (US);
Thomas E. Cowan, Reno, NV (US);
Yasuhiko Sentoku, Reno, NV (US);
Jennifer Rassuchine, Reno, NV (US);
Other;
Abstract
In particular embodiments, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for imaging a subject using radiation emitted from a laser produced plasma generating by irradiating a target with a laser. In particular examples, the target includes at least one radiation enhancing component, such as a fluor, cap, or wire. In further examples, the target has a metal layer and an internal surface defining an internal apex, the internal apex of less than about 15 μm, such as less than about 1 μm. The targets may take a variety of shapes, including cones, pyramids, and hemispheres. Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide improved imaging of a subject, such as improved medical images of a radiation dose than typical conventional methods and systems.