How Does Voltage Affect the X-ray Emission Spectrum of Molybdenum?

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between applied voltage and the X-ray emission spectrum of Molybdenum, specifically addressing the production of continuous radiation, the absence of radiation below a certain wavelength, and the presence of K(alpha) and K(beta) peaks. It is established that when any line in the K series is emitted, the entire series is also emitted, and each series converges to a short wavelength limit. The K-absorption edge of tungsten is noted at 0.0178nm, with K(alpha) and K(beta) wavelengths at 0.0210nm and 0.0184nm, respectively, leading to inquiries about the energy required to excite the L series and the wavelength of the L(alpha) line.

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About the intensity of x-ray emission spectrum of Molybdenum as a function of wavelength for various applied voltages:

Explain fully:

1) the production of continuous radiation emitted
2) the absence of radiation of wavelength shorter than the minimum wavelength
3) the presence of the peaks K(alpha) and K(beta)
4) the absence of the K peaks in lower curves

5) Explain why in x-rays if any line in the K series is emitted, then the whole series is emitted.
6) Why does each series converge to a short wavelength limit?

7) The K-absorption edge of tungsten is 0.0178nm and the average wavelengths of the K series lines are: K(alpha)=0.0210nm and K(beta)=0.0184nm.
i) What is the least energy in eV required to excite the L series?
ii) What is the wavelength of the L(alpha) line?
 
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