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XRAY TUBE AND XRAY PRODUCTION Flashcards

1
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What type of enclosure is used in X-ray tubes?

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Glass or metal enclosure

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What type of device is an X-ray tube?

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A special type of diode (anode and cathode)

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What is the main function of an X-ray tube?

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Converts electrical energy into electromagnetic energy

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What are the three main external components of an X-ray tube?

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Support structure, protective housing, and glass/metal enclosure

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What is the most frequently used X-ray tube support system?

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Ceiling-support system

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6
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What does the preferred detent position mean?

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When the X-ray tube is centered above the examination table at the standard SID

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What is the function of protective housing in X-ray tubes?

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Insulates against electric shock, dissipates heat, and supports the tube mechanically

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8
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What is isotropic emission in X-ray tubes?

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Emission with equal intensity in all directions

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9
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What is leakage radiation?

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X-rays that escape through protective housing

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What is the primary material used for the glass enclosure in X-ray tubes?

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Pyrex glass

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What are the advantages of metal enclosures in X-ray tubes?

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Longer tube life and constant electric potential

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12
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What are the two primary parts of the cathode in an X-ray tube?

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Filament and focusing cup

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What material is the filament in an X-ray tube made of?

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Thoriated tungsten

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14
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What is the role of the focusing cup in an X-ray tube?

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Surrounds the filament and controls electron flow

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15
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What is space charge in the context of X-ray tubes?

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A cloud of electrons emitted by the filament

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16
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What is the space charge effect?

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Difficulty emitting subsequent electrons due to electrostatic repulsion

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17
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What is the saturation current in an X-ray tube?

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The maximum filament current when all electrons are used

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18
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What is the focal spot in an X-ray tube?

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The region of the anode target where electrons produce X-rays

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19
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What are the sizes of focal spots typically used?

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Small (0.1-1 mm) and large (0.3-2 mm)

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20
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What material is commonly used for the anode in X-ray tubes?

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tungsten

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21
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What are the three primary functions of the anode?

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Conducts electricity, dissipates heat, and provides mechanical support

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What is the main cause of tube failure in X-ray systems?

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Tungsten vaporization and arcing

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23
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A design to allow a large area for heating while maintaining a small focal spot

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line focus principle

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24
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What is the anode heel effect?

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Greater radiation intensity on the cathode side compared to the anode side

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25
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X-rays produced outside the focal spot

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off-focus radiation

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26
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What are the three ways heat is dissipated in an X-ray tube?

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Radiation, conduction, and convection

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27
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What causes damage to the rotor assembly in X-ray tubes?

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Excessive heat during long exposure times

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28
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What is the unit for heat energy in X-ray applications?

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Heat units (HU)

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29
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What is the formula for heat units in a single-phase system?

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HU = kVp × mA × s

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30
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What is the formula for heat units in a high-frequency system?

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HU = 1.45 × kVp × mA × s

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31
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What is the difference between characteristic and bremsstrahlung X-rays?

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Characteristic X-rays are discrete, while bremsstrahlung X-rays have a continuous spectrum

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32
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What is the efficiency of X-ray production dependent on?

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Tube voltage (kVp)

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33
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What happens when target material atomic number increases?

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Efficiency and energy of X-rays increase

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34
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Reduces low-energy X-rays, increasing the average energy of the beam

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added filtration

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35
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What does a radiographic rating chart indicate?

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Safe and unsafe radiographic techniques

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36
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X-rays produced when electrons are slowed by the target nucleus

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bremsstrahlung radiation

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37
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X-rays produced when an outer electron fills an inner-shell void

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characteristic radiation

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38
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Electrons traveling from the cathode to the anode

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projectile electron

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39
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What is the main purpose of a rotating anode?

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Provides a larger target area and dissipates heat more effectively

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40
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What materials are used in mammographic targets?

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Molybdenum (Z=42) and Rhodium (Z=45)

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What is the typical rotation speed of a rotating anode?

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3,600 to 10,000 rpm

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42
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Connects the anode to the rotor while minimizing heat conduction

A

anode stem

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43
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What is the material used for the anode stem?

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Molybdenum

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44
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What are the two principal parts of an electromagnetic induction motor in an X-ray tube?

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Stator and rotor

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45
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Where is the stator located in an X-ray tube?

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Outside the enclosure

46
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Where is the rotor located in an X-ray tube?

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Inside the glass envelope

47
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What is the coast time of the rotor?

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Approximately 60 seconds

48
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How does the line focus principle affect the effective focal spot?

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Decreases its size compared to the actual focal spot

49
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What happens to the anode heel effect as the target angle decreases?

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The heel effect becomes more pronounced

50
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What is the central ray in X-ray imaging?

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The imaginary line generated by the centermost X-ray in the beam

51
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What are the consequences of off-focus radiation?

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Increases skin dose, reduces image contrast, and exposes unintended tissues

52
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How can off-focus radiation be reduced?

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Using a fixed diaphragm or a metal enclosure X-ray tube

53
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What is the most frequent cause of abrupt tube failure?

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Electron arcing due to vaporized tungsten

54
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What is the primary cause of filament failure in X-ray tubes?

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Tungsten vaporization

55
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What are the three types of rating charts used in X-ray systems?

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Radiographic rating chart, anode cooling chart, and housing cooling chart

56
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What does the radiographic rating chart specify?

A

Safe exposure levels for X-ray tube operation

57
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Determines thermal capacity and heat dissipation of the anode

A

anode cooling chart

58
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Hardens the X-ray beam by removing low-energy X-rays

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added filtration

59
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What is the discrete spectrum in X-ray emission?

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Contains specific values, such as characteristic X-rays

60
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What is the continuous spectrum in X-ray emission?

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Contains all possible values, such as bremsstrahlung X-rays

61
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The average energy of the X-ray photons in the beam

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effective energy

62
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How does an increase in tube current affect the X-ray emission spectrum?

A

Increases the amplitude of the spectrum

63
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What is the rule of thumb for kVp and mAs?

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A 15% increase in kVp is equivalent to doubling the mAs

64
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What is the effect of added filtration on the X-ray beam?

A

Reduces quantity but increases average energy

65
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What is the effect of increasing the target atomic number?

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Increases both the quality and quantity of X-rays produced

66
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What is the effect of voltage ripple on X-ray beam quality and quantity?

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Reduces both quality and quantity

67
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What are the key factors affecting X-ray emission spectra?

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Tube current, tube voltage, added filtration, target material, and voltage waveform

68
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How does the target material affect the X-ray spectrum?

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Higher atomic number increases efficiency and shifts the spectrum to higher energies

69
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What are the main causes of anode damage in X-ray tubes?

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Excessive heat, long exposure times, and single excessive exposures

70
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How does tube voltage affect the X-ray emission spectrum?

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Increases both amplitude and position

71
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What is bremsstrahlung radiation commonly referred to as?

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“Slowed down” radiation

72
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How is the quantity of X-rays measured?

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By the area under the X-ray emission spectrum curve

73
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What is the formula for calculating HU in a three-phase 6-pulse system?

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HU = 1.35 × kVp × mA × s

74
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What is the formula for calculating HU in a three-phase 12-pulse system?

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HU = 1.41 × kVp × mA × s

75
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What type of X-rays are predominant in the diagnostic range?

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Bremsstrahlung X-rays

76
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Why are K-characteristic X-rays important for imaging?

A

They have fixed energies specific to the target element

77
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What does the stator in the induction motor do?

A

Produces a magnetic field to rotate the rotor

78
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What happens to the intensity of X-rays on the cathode side due to the anode heel effect?

A

Intensity is higher on the cathode side

79
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What is the purpose of using a rotating anode?

A

To distribute heat over a larger surface area

80
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What is the primary interaction for heat production in the anode?

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Outer-shell electron excitation and return

81
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How does increasing kVp affect the efficiency of X-ray production?

A

Efficiency increases with higher kVp

82
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What type of cooling is used to dissipate heat from the housing of an X-ray tube?

A

Convection cooling

83
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What is the melting point of tungsten used in X-ray tube targets?

84
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What is the main disadvantage of a glass enclosure compared to a metal enclosure?

A

Shorter tube life and greater likelihood of failure

85
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What does thermionic emission refer to in X-ray tubes?

A

Electron emission due to heating of the filament

86
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What additional element is mixed with tungsten in filaments to enhance efficiency?

A

Thorium (1-2%)

87
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What is the principal advantage of a small focal spot in X-ray imaging?

A

Improved spatial resolution

88
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What determines the effectiveness of the focusing cup?

A

Its size, shape, charge, filament size, and position

89
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What is the primary source of arcing in X-ray tubes?

A

Vaporized tungsten depositing on the enclosure

90
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What causes “pitting” in an X-ray tube target?

A

A single excessive exposure

91
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What is the purpose of a stationary anode in dental and portable X-ray systems?

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Used when high tube current and power are not required

92
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What does the rotor do in the induction motor of an X-ray tube?

A

Rotates the anode

93
Q

What is the average cooling time for the housing of an X-ray tube?

94
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What is the limiting factor for small focal spots?

A

Heat concentration on a smaller area of the target

95
Q

X-rays emitted through the window of the protective housing

A

useful beam

96
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How does added filtration affect the characteristic spectrum?

A

It does not affect the characteristic spectrum

97
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What is the purpose of a heat unit (HU) in X-ray applications?

A

Measures the heat energy generated during X-ray production

98
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What is the main advantage of using a high-frequency X-ray generator?

A

Higher efficiency and reduced voltage ripple

99
Q

What is a “grid-controlled” X-ray tube?

A

An X-ray tube where the focusing cup acts as an exposure switch

100
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What determines the energy of bremsstrahlung X-rays?

A

The energy of the projectile electron

101
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What happens to bremsstrahlung X-rays at higher projectile electron energies?

A

Their maximum energy increases

102
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What is the function of the central ray in X-ray imaging?

A

It determines the center of the X-ray beam

103
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How does increased target angle affect the effective focal spot?

A

It increases the size of the effective focal spot

104
Q

What is the main source of heat in an X-ray tube?

A

Interactions between outer-shell electrons and the anode

105
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What are the common materials used for rotating anode targets?

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Tungsten, molybdenum, and graphite

106
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What is the significance of a high atomic number (Z) in target materials?

A

Higher Z increases X-ray production efficiency and energy

107
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What is the purpose of the added mechanical strength from rhenium in the target?

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To withstand high-speed rotation and thermal expansion/contraction

108
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What does “off-focus radiation” result in?

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Reduced image contrast and increased skin dose

109
Q

What is the effect of decreasing the anode angle on the field size?

A

The X-ray field size becomes smaller

110
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Why is molybdenum used in the anode stem?

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Poor heat conductor to minimize heat transfer to the rotor

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