Abstract: The exemplary embodiments produce successive x-ray beams with different wavelengths and may comprise a rotating anode whose anode body has x-ray generating parts of different materials. Heretofore, the x-rays arising at the parts have been conducted through filters outside the tube which, synchronously moved, are allocated to the parts of the rotating anode. Since, however, the allocation of the filters to the parts of the anode is difficult in such a subsequent synchronization, according to the disclosure a fixed allocation ensues in that the filters are incorporated into the tube and are integrated in the rotation of the anode. To that end, they are designed as walls lying at right angles in the discharge path of the x-rays and are rigidly connected to the shaft of the anode arrangement. Such x-ray tubes are particularly suitable as a radiation source for employment in medical x-ray diagnostics.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment includes a patient support, a radiation measuring arrangement comprised of a radiation source which generates a fan-shaped radiation beam penetrating the radiography subject and disposed transversely to the patient support, and a radiation receiver having an array of detectors. A predetermined body region is scanned by the measuring arrangement, and, via a measurand processing circuit, an image of the scanned body region is formed. The radiation receiver is pivotally mounted about an axis disposed perpendicularly to the radiation beam.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, there is provided a patient support, a radiation measuring arrangement including a radiation source which generates at least one fan-shaped radiation beam, penetrating the radiography subject, and a radiation receiver which has an array of detectors which are connected to a signal processing circuit, and means for generating relative movement between the patient support and the radiation measuring arrangement in a longitudinal direction of the support, for the generation of a shadow image several radiation directions are generated so that a plurality of intersection points of the radiation paths result within an image exposure region. The signal processing circuit determines the radiation transparency in the patient for every intersection point of a plane parallel to the patient support.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a radiation detector for reception of the radiation emerging from the radiography subject delivers electric output signals corresponding to the received radiation profile, a scanner device rotates the radiographic unit about an axis which passes through the focus of the x-ray tube and approximately through the detector center, and a measured value processing and display unit determines and reproduces the x-ray shadow image corresponding to the scanning movement of the radiographic unit (1, 4). The processing and display unit is designed in the manner of a radar display apparatus in which a number of concentric image point circles are recorded, each of which, (for the case of a radiation detector consisting of a series of individual detectors), is locally associated with a specific individual detector and is modulated in its intensity corresponding to the output signals of the associated individual detector.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a radiation detector for receiving the radiation emerging from the radiography subject delivers electrical output signals corresponding to the received radiation profile, generating a relative movement between the support device and the radiation beam, and with a measurand converter and a video unit for the formation of the X-ray shadow image. The radiation detector is an X-ray image intensifier with an outlet-connected television camera. A cancellation device is present which cancels the formation in the target region which is disposed immediately before the line image in the direction of movement of the line image, generated by the X-ray beam, on the target. The effect of the stray radiation on the image quality is thereby eliminated.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a measuring arrangement comprised of a radiation source irradiates the radiography subject with a fan-shaped x-ray beam. The output signals of the detectors of the radiation receiver control a video unit via a transmission network. The video unit is designed in the manner of a radar video unit in which a number of concentric image point circles is recorded, each of which is locally allocated to a specific detector in the radiation receiver via the transmission network and is modulated in its intensity largely corresponding to the output signal of the associated detector. The recording operation on the viewing screen of the video unit is synchronized with the scan movement of the measuring arrangement.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments disclose a computer tomograph which also is operable for the preparation of an x-ray shadow image. To this end every detector of the radiation receiver is extended in the longitudinal direction so as to permit the formation of the x-ray shadow image by line-by-line scanning of the radiation receiver with the radiation beam having a fan shape in a plane disposed perpendicularly to such longitudinal direction.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a radiation measuring arrangement has two x-ray tubes of different radiation energy which generate radiation beams penetrating the radiography subject, and also has a radiation receiver which determines the radiation intensity behind the subject. The radiography subject is irradiated from different directions. A computer determines, for every image point, the attenuation coefficient for every radiation energy and determines therefrom the mean ordinal number and the density. The radiation receiver is designed as a stationary detector ring. For scanning only the x-ray tubes are rotated about the radiography subject. They are maintained at such a distance from one another that no detector element is simultaneously impinged upon by both radiation beams.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, the measuring arrangement including the x-ray tube and radiation receiver, is capable of being locked against rotation, and the patient support is capable of being locked against longitudinal movement. The x-ray beam is selectively limited in extent by means of an adjustable diaphragm. In the case of a locked measuring arrangement and patient support and a limited x-ray beam, the measured values of the radiation receiver are detected by a computer which, from them and from information regarding the cross section of a vessel to be examined, determines the concentration and/or quantity of an x-ray contrast agent therein. The information regarding the cross section is obtained with a normal computer tomographic scanning operation.

Abstract: The organ-related keys for selecting radiographic exposure parameters according to a predetermined programming may include special correction keys to be actuated according to an estimate of patient transparency, or in any event the keys representing respective organs imply a range of expected attenuations of the incident radiation due to the presence of the patient. The disclosed system senses the implied patient transparency range from the setting of the control keys, and compares the same with an actual value signal due to the specific patient and takes suitable control action in the event that patient bulk does not fall within the predetermined range. For example, the control action may comprise a shut off of the radiation source, or a change of X-ray tube high voltage setting or of anode current.

Abstract: An X-ray diagnosing apparatus has several photographing systems which can be selectively connected to a common generator. Each system is provided with an operating desk for setting the photographing data and means for connecting the corresponding X-ray tube to the generator and for operating further auxiliary devices. The invention is particularly characterized in that each operating desk has an indicating area with at least one signaling lamp for the correlated X-ray tube and the correlated auxiliary devices. Furthermore, means are provided for operating the signaling lamps to indicate operational readiness and a proper operation of the X-ray tube and auxiliary devices.

Abstract: An X-ray diagnostic installation for producing a transverse layer or planigraphic image including a first X-ray measuring arrangement having X-ray source which generates an X-ray beam whose extent of cross-sectional diffusion perpendicular to the layer is equal to the layer thickness, and equal to or less than the layer thickness in parallel to the layer, and a radiation receiver which measures the radiation intensity behind the object at successive equidistantly located points, as well as a drive arrangement for the measuring arrangement adapted to generate a linearly guided scanning motion extending in perpendicular to the direction of the central beam across the total expanse of the object, in an alternating sequence with a rotational motion about small equidistant angles, whose sum comprises 180.degree., and about a center of revolution lying approximately in the central portion of the layer surface on the main radiation beam.