RAD Facts
The person who is credited with the discovery of x-rays.
The smallest particle of an element.
What is an atom.
A type of material that allows electrons to move.
What is a conductor.
An anode interaction between an electron and the nuclear force field.
What is Bremsstrahlung (Brems)
What is leakage radiation.
The unit used to measure occupational dose.
What is the Sieverts (mSv).
The max # of electrons allowed in the outermost shell.
What is 8 (Octet Rule)
Location of the electronic timer.
What is the primary circuit
The reduction of the x-ray beam as it passes through matter.
What is attenuation.
Frequency for electrical current in the US
What is 60 Hz
The type of energy used to classify ionizing radiation.
What is electromagnetic energy.
Used to determine an element's identity.
What is the number of protons in an atom.
A device that converts alternating current to direct current.
What is a diode or rectifier.
Any x-ray photon interaction is dependent on this.
What is it's wavelength.
This motor is used in the X-ray tube.
What is an induction motor.
Time, distance, and shielding
What is the Cardinal Principles
The outcome of an electron being ejected from an atom.
What is ionization.
The filament circuit is responsible for increasing this factor.
What is the Amps
Revolutions per minute of the rotating anode
What is 3400 RPM
Material used for filtration in the x-ray tube.
What is Aluminum (Al eq.)
The main reason for x-ray tube failure
What is excessive heat
Element used often in X-ray components due to its high melting point.
What is Tungsten.
Freeing electrons occurs through this process.
What is thermionic emission
A prominent interaction in radiography that typically degrades image quality.
What is Compton Scatter.
A material strongly attracted to a magnet.
Ferromagnetic