X-RAYS

Ian Kerr
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X-RAY MACHINE
There are two different types x-ray machine
Surgical x-ray
Security scanner
Medical x ray Security scanner
HOW DOES IT WORK
The machine first passes a current through a filament
This filament then shoots out electrons

Inside of a x-ray machine
HOW DOES IT WORK
A flat positively charged disc made of tungsten then draws in the electrons
When the electrons collide with the electrons in the tungsten they slow down
producing a x-ray photon

Electron Hitting tungsten X-ray being created
RADIOGRAPHERS
Radiographers use x ray technology to scan tissue and discover the state of bones
This is a scan of a knee
by a radiographer
SECURITY
X ray machines are used to scan for possible threats and weapons in containers
This man is looking for a bomb
RESOURCES
http://science.howstuffworks.com/x-ray.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-ray_generator