Are all emitted photons 100keV in the bremmstralung effect?

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The discussion clarifies that not all photons emitted during the bremsstrahlung effect are 100 keV, even when electrons with that kinetic energy are decelerated. Daniel explains that the emitted radiation typically forms a continuous spectrum, with only a small fraction of the initial electron energy converted into electromagnetic radiation. The majority of energy loss occurs due to the deceleration mechanism rather than the emission of photons.

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Beginners question: When electrons of all a certain kinetic energy (say 100keV) are decelerated are all the photons produced 100keV as well?
 
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Not really,the electrons can't be really put to rest (excuse the pun),anyway the energy of the photons is not really the energy if the decelerated electrons.

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Depending on how the electrons are decelerated, there is usually a continuous spectrum of the emitted radiation. Only a small fraction of the intial electron energy goes into EM radiation. Most of the energy loss is dlue to whatever mechanism stops the electrons.
 

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