Xray Tube Flashcards
1
Q
heart of the xray machine
A
Xray Tube
2
Q
Which part of the x-ray tube do you think is responsible for generating electrons?
A
the filament generates electrons when heated. the process called thermionic emission
3
Q
How do you think the vacuum inside the x-ray tube affects its performance?
A
- ensure that electrons do not interact with air or another outside particle that disrupts the quality of the image
- reduction and efficiency of the x ray production
4
Q
What happens when there will be a crack in the metal enclosure
A
- the electrons would lose energy through the air conditions.
- results in the reduction of efficiency of xray production
- can potentially damage the xray tube
5
Q
What is Lead shielding and what is its importance in our field?
A
Absorbs stray or scattered Xray, protecting patients and Radtech from unnecessary radiation exposure. Lead because it has a dense atomic number which effectivly blocks the xrays.
6
Q
How does the anode rotate inside an enclosure without any mechanical connection with the outside (rotating anode)
A
Through the electron magnets
