4. Science of Radiology and Radiologic Technology Flashcards
The energy that is transmitted by waves through space or through a medium.
Radiation
The process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron.
Ionization
The field of study that creates anatomic images by
recording reflected sound waves.
Sonography
Methods of imaging the electrical activities of the heart and of the brain, respectively.
Electrocardiography and Electroencephalography
Images produced by body’s naturally emitted heat energy
Thermograms
Create images of both anatomic structures and physiologic actions through the use of nuclear energy emitted by the nucleus of an atom.
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Making of records, known as radiographs, of internal structures of the body by passage of gamma rays or x-rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or digital imaging plate or system.
Radiography
Involves the study of the use of radiation throughout medicine.
Medical Radiation Science
discovered x-rays on November 8, 1895 (Friday)
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
fluorescent glow of crystals
Barium Platinocyanide
He was working with ___________ when he discovered a fluorescent glow of crystals.
Cathode ray tube
Born in Lennep, Germany
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
German physicist
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Wife of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Anna Bertha Ludwig
One adopted daughter of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Josephine Bertha Ludwig
Roentgen began working at University of Wurzburg in Physics Department
1888
Working with Crookes tube
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Roentgen submitted his first report – On a New Kind of Rays to Wurzburg Physico-Medical Society
December 28, 1895 (Saturday)
Roentgen received First Nobel Prize in Physics in
1901
Roentgen died of colon cancer on
February 10, 1923
Explained the reaction of solids when they are placed in liquids
Archimedes
Described materials as being composed of ultimate particles
Democritus
Discovered some of the effects of electricity.
Thales
Three specific aspects of physical science helped pave the way for the discovery of x-rays.
- Electricity
- Vacuums
- Image-recording materials
Produced the first-recognized vacuum when he invented a barometer
Evangelista Torricelli, 1643
Invented an air pump that was capable of removing air from a vessel or tube
Otto van Guericke, 1646
Invented an air pump that was capable of removing air from a vessel or tube in 1646. This experiment was repeated by _________ and ________.
- Robert Boyle (1659)
- Herman Sprengel (1865)
Studied electricity and magnetism. He was also noted for inventing a primitive electroscope.
William Gilbert of England
His experiments with electricity earned him a place among the serious investigators.
Robert Boyle
Built and improved the static generator.
Isaac Newton
Working with glass, silk and paper and distinguished two different kinds of electricity.
Charles du Fay
Made a significant improvement in the electroscope, a vessel for discharging electricity under vacuum conditions.
Abbe Jean-Antoine Nollet
Conducted many electrical experiments and should be mentioned in any discussion of the pioneers in electricity.
Benjamin Franklin
Demonstrated a current of electricity by transmitting electricity from a Leyden jar through wires and a vacuum tube.
William Watson
Noticed the difference in color of partially evacuated tubes. He noted that when a tube cracked and some air leaked in, the amount of air in the tube determined the coloration.
William Morgan
Induced an electric current by moving a magnet in and out of a coil in 1831. From this experiment evolved the concept of electromagnetic induction, which lead to the production of better generators and transformers and high voltages for use in evacuated tubes.
Michael Faraday
Made the most significant improvement on induction coils
Heinrich Daniel Ruhmkorff of Paris