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In X-ray tubes, electrons are emitted from a cathode source to a anode target through a process called thermionic emission. Electrons are then accelerated towards the anode target via a potential energy difference between the cathode and anode.
The interaction between the accelerated electrons and atoms in the anode target causes the emission of X-ray. Efficiency of the X-ray tube is impaired by the kinetic energy of the accelerated electrons being loss as heat and only 1% of the remaining energy is used to emit X-ray.
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Is the xray machine an input device?
it says that on some websites
Which factor controls the amount of radiation emitted from the xray tube?
mA
The radiation emitted from the xray tube and strikes the patient directly is called?
primary radiation
What are the people that do x rays?
They are radiologic technologists, or radiographers for short.
What is the maximum amount of leakage radiation that can escape from an xray tube?
1 mGya/hr at 1 meter.
What is the proper method of confirming nasogastric tube placement?
Confirming Nasogastric tube placement must be done through pH testing and xray, not by using the whoosh method.
Factors influencing quality and intensity of xray?
Power of the X-ray tube, voltage applied, current intensity, anticathode type, filters, collimator, tube design, working atmosphere, etc.
What is the energy of an X-ray?
The strength of an xray is refered to as kVp, and it varies depending on the speed of the electrons before they hit the anode inside the x-ray tube.
What is the antonym for xray?
There is no antonym. An xray is a wavelength. There is no opposite.
What is plain xray?
It will depend on who says it, but often "plain x-ray" or "plain film" images are used to describe procedures using xray excluding things like CT or Fluoroscopy. If a single images is taken it will usually be considered "plain".
How do you make a dental xray more darker?
when taking a dental xray how do u make it appear on the xray more darker in color?
What is Shadow over heart in xray?
had a chest xray, there was a shadow over my heart what is it
