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18 lip 2024 · An x-ray tube functions as a specific energy converter, receiving electrical energy and converting it into two other forms of energy: x-radiation (1%) and heat (99%).
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20 lut 2016 · The X-ray tube contains a vacuum in order to accelerate the electrons with maximum efficiency. The electrons are accelerated across a potential difference ranging from 40 to 120 kV in a diagnostic X-ray tube. X-rays are produced as bremsstrahlung and characteristic radiation at the anode with an efficiency of around 1%.
Explain how the parts of the x-ray tube function to produce x-rays. Place the events involving the production of x-rays in chronological order. Differentiate between the terms anode, target and focal spot. Describe the interactions in the anode and the x-ray energies they produce.
Key points. X-rays are produced by interaction of accelerated electrons with tungsten nuclei within the tube anode. Two types of radiation are generated: characteristic radiation and bremsstrahlung (braking) radiation. Changing the X-ray machine current or voltage settings alters the properties of the X-ray beam.
16 maj 2021 · The exposure rate is the increment of exposure in a time interval (unit of C/kg/s). This chapter describes the x-ray production process, characteristics of the x-ray beam, x-ray tube design, x-ray generator components, and factors that affect exposure and exposure rate.
27 lut 2016 · Objectives. • Describe the construction and purpose of the x-ray tube housing. • Identify the principal parts of the x-ray tube and their purposes. • Describe the operation of the principal parts of the x-ray tube. • Discuss anode designs and construction. • Explain the line-focus principle. • Explain the anode heel effect.
