I Characteristic X Rays: Understanding Atom Reversion

[Viona]

I was reading about characteristic x rays. I have a question I did not find an answer for it in the book (Concepts of Modern Physics-Sixth Edition-Arthur Beiser) or in the internet search. My question is:
How do the atom in the target (in the x ray production experiment) go to the normal state if the accelerated electron (from the cathode) knocks a k-electron out the atom and L-electron jumps to fill the vacancy there will be another vacancy, Do these transitions from higher levels continue in series till finally the atom ionized?

 

[Drakkith]

Do these transitions from higher levels continue in series till finally the atom ionized?

I assume you mean neutralized, not ionized. It will be neutralized by taking an electron at some point. Where that electron comes from could be a physical connection to ground, to the chassis of the device, or even the air if given enough time.