Ch 13 Flashcards
System used to consistently control the amount of radiation reaching the image receptor by terminating the length of exposure
AEC
what determines the exposure time
AEC
When does AEC terminate
when’s predetermined amount of radiation has been detected
two types of AEC
pho timers and ionization chambers
refers to the use of an AEC device that uses photomultiplier tubes or photodiodes , and aren’t common today
photo timers
hollow cell that contains air and is connected to the timer circuit via electrical wires.
ionization chamber
why are ionization chamber aec devices considered to be entrance type devices ?
because they are positioned in front of the image receptor
AEC devices that measure the amount of radiation transmitted
detectors/ chambers/ cells
what used a fluorescent screen
photimers
what used a fluorescent screen and a device that converted the light to electricity
phototimers
electronic device that converts visible light energy into electrical energy
photomultiplier tube
where are phototimer aec devices placed
behind the image receptor
how do photimers work?
radiation reaches fluorescent light paddles producing visible light and PM tubes convert the light into electricity which trips the timer and exposure is terminated
how do ionization chamber aec work
radiation interacts either detectors and the air inside becomes ionized creating an electrical charge. the charge travels along the timer circuit and the timer is tripped, terminating exposure
which is less accurate
photo timers or ionization chambers
ionization chambers
what does AEC control
quantity of radiation reaching the image receptor
refers to the shortest exposure time that a system can produce
minimum response time
what is the minimum response time for modern AEC systems
1 ms