XRF: Producing X Rays with a Rechargeable Battery

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Conventional X-ray tubes require high acceleration voltages, typically in the kilovolt range, to produce X-rays. In contrast, portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) devices utilize rechargeable batteries to generate X-rays. This raises questions about how these devices achieve the necessary high voltage for X-ray production. The discussion highlights that portable XRF systems employ a switching power supply to create the required high voltage, enabling them to function effectively without traditional high-voltage power sources. Further resources or links on this technology may be requested for deeper understanding.
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Well i couldnot help out with the concept that conventional tubes for x ray production require high acceleration voltages in the order of kVs but how a portable XRF produces x rays with a rechargeable battery ?? Does it produce high enough accelerationn pressure, i have some doubts or there is something idk

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MalliCk said:
Well i couldnot help out with the concept that conventional tubes for x ray production require high acceleration voltages in the order of kVs but how a portable XRF produces x rays with a rechargeable battery ?? Does it produce high enough accelerationn pressure, i have some doubts or there is something idk

Help me out on this
Thanx . . . . . .

A switching power supply is used to generate the high voltage supply for the X-ray tube.
 
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