RTFI Q&E (CTMS 308196) PARTICIPANT GLOssARY gamma rays geometric unsharpness graininess intensifying screens interpretation Il Ir-192 latitude penetrameter penumbra radiograph radiographic contrast high energy short wavelength radiation emitted by a radioactive isotope the fuzziness or lack of definition in a radiograph the visual impression of irregularity of silver deposit in a processed film a material which is normally lead, that converts the radiographic energy into electrons, reduces exposure time and improves the quality of a radiograph the determination of whether indications are relevant or non-relevant an Image Quality Indicator that is used to measure the quality and sensitivity of a radiograph a radioactive isotope of the element iridium that has a half-life of approximately 75 days the range of thickness than can be recorded on a radiograph same as an IQI principles of shadow formation on a radiograph (see geometric unsharpness) a photographic record produced by the passage of x-rays or gamma rays through an object onto a film the difference in density between an image and its immediate surroundings on a radiograph