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Explain the production of bremsstrahlung x-rays in X-ray imaging.
Explain the production of bremsstrahlung x-rays in X-ray imaging.
Bremsstrahlung x-rays are produced when a projectile electron is slowed by the nuclear field of a target atom nucleus.
What are characteristic x-rays and how are they produced during X-ray imaging?
What are characteristic x-rays and how are they produced during X-ray imaging?
Characteristic x-rays are emitted when an outer-shell electron fills an inner-shell void.
How does the increase in kVp affect the x-ray emission spectrum in X-ray imaging?
How does the increase in kVp affect the x-ray emission spectrum in X-ray imaging?
As kVp is raised, the area under the curve increases by approximating the square of the factor by which kVp was increased.
What is the effect of adding filtration to the useful x-ray beam in X-ray imaging?
What is the effect of adding filtration to the useful x-ray beam in X-ray imaging?
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In X-ray imaging, how does the atomic number of the target material affect the x-ray quantity and effective energy?
In X-ray imaging, how does the atomic number of the target material affect the x-ray quantity and effective energy?
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