MODERN RADIOLOGY (YEARS) Flashcards
Xrays discovered by Roentgen in Germany. First image was captured if his wifes hand
1895
Antoine Henri Becquerel discovers radioactivity
1896
The american roentgen society, the first american radiology organization was founded
1900
The american roentgen society, the first american radiology organization was founded
1900
Roentgen recieves the nobel prize in physics
1901
Einstein introduce the theory of relativity and famous equation E=MC²
1905
Snook interruptless transformer is introduced
1907
Bohr theorize his model of atom featuring nucleus and planetary electrons
1913
Coolidge hot filament xray tube is developed
1913
Radiological equipment used in field of hospitals during ww1
1914
Cellulose nitrate film base is adopted
1917
George eastman introduces film, replacing radiographs made onto glass photographic plates
1918
use of soluble iodine compounds as contrast media
1920
American society of Radiologic Technologists was founded
1920
Potter Bucky Grid was introduced
1921
Compton describes the scattering of xrays
1922
Cellulose acetate “safety” xray film is introduced (eastman kodak)
1923
Rotating anode x ray tube was introduced
1929
blue tint is added to xray film (dupont)
1932
first automatic film processor was introduced (pako)
1942
Nuclear Magnetic resonance discovered by edward purcell and felix bloch
1946
Ian Donald, Ultrasound in gynecology. Tom Brown he develops portable ultrasound machine
1955
First automatic roller transport film processing is introduced ( eastman kodak)
1956
polyester base film is introduced (dupont)
1960