Undergrad What is the Bremsstrahlung Spectrum function?

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The Bremsstrahlung X-ray spectrum is characterized by a continuous distribution of X-ray energies resulting from the deceleration of charged particles, primarily electrons, when they interact with matter. The function that describes the shape of this spectrum curve, excluding characteristic spikes, is typically represented by the equation derived from quantum electrodynamics principles. This equation effectively models the intensity of emitted X-rays as a function of energy, providing insights into the underlying physics of X-ray production.

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What is the function that describes the shape of this Bremsstrahlung X-ray spectrum curve?
Ignore the characteristic "spikes".

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greswd said:
What is the function that describes the shape of this Bremsstrahlung X-ray spectrum curve?
Ignore the characteristic "spikes".

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Try equation 1 here.
 
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I was having trouble finding it.
 
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