WHen x-rays hit the anode is it true that they become accelerated

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the nature of x-rays, specifically addressing the processes involved when x-rays interact with the anode and the implications for identifying elements based on characteristic x-ray spectra. The scope includes theoretical and conceptual aspects of x-ray production and identification.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether x-rays become accelerated upon hitting the anode and if this acceleration leads to the emission of radiation, including x-rays.
  • Another participant clarifies that x-rays are emitted when accelerated electrons strike the anode and are brought to rest, distinguishing between the continuous spectrum produced by deceleration and the line spectrum from electron energy level changes in the anode material.
  • A third participant highlights the practical applications of x-rays in medical imaging, noting their utility in revealing internal injuries.
  • A fourth participant provides a link for further information related to the original questions posed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the acceleration of x-rays at the anode, with one participant affirming that it is the electrons that are accelerated, not the x-rays themselves. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the identification of atoms based on characteristic spectra, as the initial question about energy levels is not fully addressed.

Contextual Notes

There is a lack of clarity regarding the relationship between the energies of x-rays emitted from different atoms and how these energies can be used for identification, as well as the assumptions about the acceleration process of x-rays.

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Hi people :)

I got two questions concerning x-rays

1. WHen x-rays hit the anode is it true that they become accelerated and as a result of thsi accelereation emmits radiation incl. x-rays?

2. in an characterstic spectrum how is it then possible to determine the exact atom which emitted the x-ray i mean the energy from L to K shell is the same for all atoms right?
so if i have an characterstic spectrum with Kalpha and Kbeta the energies for these would be the same for all atoms? and therefore i don't understand why it can be used to identify atoms as the energies are the same?

I hope you understand what i mean :)
best regards Jazzoz
 
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X rays are emitted when accelerated ELECTRONS strike the anode and are brought to rest.
An X ray spectrum has 2 features
1) The continuous spectrum produced by the decelleration of electrons... a wide range of energies produced
2) The line spectrum produced by changes in electron energy levels of the anode metal
 


X-rays are one of the best gift of science...With it's help we can see the internal things or internal parts of body or if there is any internal injury than we can find it with the help of X-ray..One can do X-ray of any part of the body..
 


See this link for information about just what you want to know.
 

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