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device for generating xray
X-ray tube
Consist of filament
Cathode assembly
Small coil of thin thoriated tungsten wire
Filament
Set centrally in slot
Focusing cup
Manufactured by molybdenum
Cathode cup
More electrons builds up in filament
Space charge effect
Ask vp increase, grater percentage
Saturation current
Consist of anode satır rator
Anode assembly
Stationary part of electrical motor
Stator
Non stationary
Rotor
Immobile
Stationary anode
Turns during Exposure
Rostering anode
The higher the proton number target
Proton (atomic) number 74
Melting
Melting point
Anode conduct tube current
Electrical conductivity
Need large amount of heat
Thermal conductivity
Glass house that protects tube
The envelope
Removal of air permits
Vacuum
Control leakage and scattered radiation
Protective housing
Escape from the housing
Leakage radiation
Photons not produced at focal spot
Off focus radiation
Affects both qualitative and quantitative of X-ray beam
Target material
Removing ineffective low energy ray
Beam filtration
Distance anode from image receptor
Distance