(*-*) ELECTRON AND PHOTON INTERACTIONS Flashcards
_____ interactions produce photons
electron
electron interactions occur at the ____ in diagnostic imaging
target // anode
photon interactions are how _____ interact with matter
xrays
BREMS and Characteristic are Photon or Electron interactions?
electron
BREMS or Characteristic
occur NEAR the nucleus
BREMS
BREMS or Characteristic occur with orbiting e-
Characteristic
BREMS or Characteristic occur in either MV or KV ranges
BREMS
BREMS or Characteristic occur in only KV range
Characteristic
what is the only electron interaction to occur in MV range?
BREMS
which shell is closest to atomic nucleus?
k
which shell has the highest binding energy/produce the highest energy?
k - closet to atomic nucleus
which shell produces the most useful in diagnostic xrays?
k shell (inner shell) - because farther from atomic nucleus, less energy
does the cascade effect (to stabilize the atom) happen with BREMS or Characteristic?
Characteristic
the following is about Compton scattering, Coherent Scattering, Pair Production, Photodisinigration or Photoelectric effect? -
- photon interacts with inner shell e-
- energy of photon is absorbed by electron (most common interaction in diagnostic range)
Photoelectric effect
the following is about Compton scattering, Coherent Scattering, Pair Production, Photodisinigration or Photoelectric effect? -
- photon interacts with outer shell e-
- no energy lost but gets excited
Coherent scattering