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What is the main advantage of a rotating anode x-ray tube compared to a stationary anode x-ray tube?
What is the main advantage of a rotating anode x-ray tube compared to a stationary anode x-ray tube?
- It uses a larger tungsten alloy for better x-ray production.
- It has a fixed focal spot size regardless of target rotation.
- It allows for a greater area for the electron beam interaction, reducing localized heating. (correct)
- It produces x-rays with higher energy by increasing focal spot size.
How does the size of the focal spot relate to spatial resolution in imaging?
How does the size of the focal spot relate to spatial resolution in imaging?
- A smaller focal spot improves spatial resolution but increases target heating. (correct)
- A larger focal spot provides better spatial resolution.
- Spatial resolution is only affected by the anode material.
- Focal spot size does not impact spatial resolution or heating.
What is the effective focal spot size in x-ray tubes primarily influenced by?
What is the effective focal spot size in x-ray tubes primarily influenced by?
- The material composition of the anode.
- The rotation speed of the anode.
- The target angle of the anode. (correct)
- The size of the electron beam.
What is the range of target angles for diagnostic x-ray tubes?
What is the range of target angles for diagnostic x-ray tubes?
Which of the following statements about stationary and rotating anode tubes is true?
Which of the following statements about stationary and rotating anode tubes is true?
Flashcards
Target (in X-ray tubes)
Target (in X-ray tubes)
The area of the anode where electrons from the cathode strike. It's usually made of tungsten alloy in stationary tubes, or the entire rotating disc in rotating tubes.
Focal Spot
Focal Spot
The area of the target that emits X-rays. A smaller focal spot leads to better image resolution.
Effective Focal Spot Size
Effective Focal Spot Size
The area of the target projected onto the patient and the image receptor. It's the size of the focal spot as seen by the patient.
Rotating Anode vs. Stationary Anode
Rotating Anode vs. Stationary Anode
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Target Angle and Focal Spot Size
Target Angle and Focal Spot Size
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Study Notes
Anode Target Area in X-Ray Tubes
- X-ray tubes use anodes to generate x-rays.
- Stationary anode tubes have a tungsten alloy target embedded in copper.
- Rotating anode tubes use the entire rotating disc as a target.
Rotating Anode Advantages
- Rotating anodes allow the electron beam to interact with a much larger target area (1800 mm2) compared to stationary anodes (4 mm2).
- This distributes heat more evenly, preventing localized overheating.
- Rotating anodes provide 500 times more target area for electron interaction than stationary counterparts.
Focal Spot Size and Image Quality
- The focal spot is the area of the target from which x-rays are emitted.
- Smaller focal spots lead to better spatial resolution in x-ray images.
- Smaller focal spots concentrate heat onto a smaller area, limiting their size.
Effective Target Area
- Effective focal spot size is the projected target area onto the patient and image receptor.
- It's the measured value when focal spot size is identified.
- Reducing the target angle decreases the effective focal spot size.
- Diagnostic x-ray tubes have target angles ranging from approximately 5 to 20 degrees.
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