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X Rayproduction
X Rayproduction
Objectives:
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The system is designed to provide a large
number of e- at cathode with high kinetic
energy focused to a small target at anode.
X-ray Tube Construction
How “X-rays” are created
Power is sent to x-ray tube via
cables
mA (milliamperage) is sent to
filament on cathode side.
Filament heats up – electrons are
produced
Negative charge
How “X-rays” are created
Positive voltage (kVp) is applied to anode
Heat (99%)
x-rays (1%)
X-rays = Characteristic
Bremsstrahlung
Heat
Most kinetic energy of projectile e- is
converted into heat – 99%
electrostatic force
Bremsstrahlung Radiations
As the projectile electro passes by the
nucleus, it is slowed down and changes its
course, leaving with reduced kinetic
energy in a different direction .
is a German
word meaning
“slowed-down
Radiation”
X-ray energy
Characteristic x-rays have very specific
energies. K-characteristic x-rays require a
tube potential of a least 70 kVp