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can anyone explain howz x-ray been produced.
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ZapperZ said:One can also generate x-rays using linear accelerators. This is getting to be more common in medical applications because it produces very little, if any, radioactive waste to be disposed of, and produces a more intense beam. Varian Medical systems have been producing a lot of these for various hospitals. There's a good chance that a large hospital near you is using such a technique to generate x-rays for both diagnostics and treatment.
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jono said:That last bit isn't entirely accurate. You don't generate x-rays with a linear accelerator, you accelerate them. The principle for x-ray generation remains the same; electrons hitting a target and undergoing bremsstrahlung (sp?). Linacs are in use all over the world, and have been for some time.
Also, linacs are only used for treatment; a normal x-ray tube suffices for diagnostic x-rays.
Jonathan
jono said:That last bit isn't entirely accurate. You don't generate x-rays with a linear accelerator, you accelerate them.
Gokul43201 said:How do you accelerate X-rays ?
X-rays are produced by accelerating electrons to high speeds and then colliding them with a target material. This collision causes the electrons to release energy in the form of x-rays.
The source of electrons can vary depending on the type of x-ray production. In medical x-ray machines, the electrons are produced by heating a filament in a vacuum tube. In industrial x-ray machines, the electrons are produced by using an electron gun.
The energy of the electrons directly affects the energy and wavelength of the x-rays produced. Higher energy electrons will produce x-rays with shorter wavelengths, while lower energy electrons will produce x-rays with longer wavelengths.
The target material is a crucial component in x-ray production as it is the material that the accelerated electrons collide with. Different target materials can produce x-rays with different energy levels and wavelengths, allowing for a range of x-ray imaging applications.
X-rays can be harmful if exposed to high levels of radiation for prolonged periods. However, the amount of radiation emitted by x-rays in medical settings is closely monitored and kept at safe levels. Proper shielding and precautions are also taken to protect individuals from unnecessary exposure to x-rays.