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An x-ray tube for emitting x-rays through an x-ray transmissive window is disclosed herein. The x-ray tube includes a casing, an x-ray tube insert which generates x-rays, an x-ray transmissive window disposed in the x-ray tube insert, and at least one heat pipe thermally coupled to the x-ray transmi

An x-ray tube for emitting x-rays through an x-ray transmissive window is disclosed herein. The x-ray tube includes a casing, an x-ray tube insert which generates x-rays, an x-ray transmissive window disposed in the x-ray tube insert, and at least one heat pipe thermally coupled to the x-ray transmissive window. The x-ray transmissive window provides an area through which the x-rays pass. The heat pipe transfers thermal energy away from the x-ray transmissive window, providing intense, localized cooling of the x-ray window.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An x-ray tube for emitting x-rays through an x-ray transmissive window, the x-ray tube comprising:a casing;an x-ray tube insert which generates x-rays, the x-ray tube insert being located within the casing;an x-ray transmissive window disposed in the x-ray tube insert t

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An x-ray tube for emitting x-rays through an x-ray transmissive window, the x-ray tube comprising:a casing;an x-ray tube insert which generates x-rays, the x-ray tube insert being located within the casing;an x-ray transmissive window disposed in the x-ray tube insert to provide an area through which the x-rays pass; andat least one heat pipe thermally coupled to the x-ray transmissive window to transfer thermal energy away from the x-ray transmissive window.