RAD 1115 — Radiation Physics & Equipment I! Bushong ~The X-ray Tube Dr. Chiu L Name the three External Structure Parts: Which support structure is used most often in diagnostic imaging suites? Ceiling ‘Which Support structure allows the x-ray tube to slide up and down a column which is mounted to the floor and/or ceiling and allows forrotation? {\pne - yy- Cail “4 ‘Which Support Structure allows for the IR and X-ray tube to be moved simultaneously due to the fact that they are attached to either ends of a C-shaped device? C= Bem Which support structure is used most often in interventional radiology and in the OR? C- Bown ‘What are the three main functions of the protective housing of the x-ray tube? a ent Lue Expose b. Pumidee oy sty and proreals Aron dangge. « AS ami a When x-rays are generated they are emitted sow ically _, meaning in all directions.9. The useful beam describes x-rays that are 10, Define Leakage Radiation: 11. Leakage radiation is limited to less than_tem cafe at Ae mabe 12. Whats the main function of the oil bath? yosulade. 2) dussipabe, haat 13. The glass enclosure is usually made of. % ox 14, The glass enclosure houses the Codvede. and_Qoerde, 45. The cathode ishas @_qenaNwe potential. 16. The cathode consists of the following two parts: 17. The filament is made up of 1-2% Thaciatedl Tuagsten 18, Define Thermionic Emission: Eeission af eleckinns, Sonn a heated! So mee 419. Thermionic Emission will occur after the filament has reached a temperature of 2. exo" 20. Tungsten is the material of choice for the filament due to its high melting point which is. AiO 21. The focusing cup has a nepatis we. charge. 22. What is the purpose of the focusing cup: 23. What is a Space Cloud and define the Space-Charge Effect: led bei rents pervect 5 ERKeck slim'ls Xeay tobe Currents 40 Soe Bl ye eo