title: Recent advances in x-ray tube design.
abstract: In recent years there have been no major changes in the design of diagnostic x-ray tubes. However, two recent modifications include the metal center section x-ray tube and the graphite backed anode. Both of the modifications are a result of the increased demand placed on tubes today and an effort to extend the tube life. These newer x-ray tube designs are detailed in this article.
authors.affiliation: University of Cincinnati, University Hospital, Department of Radiology, OH 45267-0757.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fodor
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D011859:Radiography / Q000295:instrumentation*