Fürst J (2015)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2015
Book Volume: 27
Pages Range: 17-21
Journal Issue: 5
X-Ray Tubes in Medical Imaging Applications The application of X-rays in medical diagnostics has become an essential element in everyday life. Every hospital or imaging center uses X-ray radiation to get an insight into the human body within shortest time. The technology which is used to take an image of the mandible or to create a full body scan of an emergency patient by computer tomography within a few seconds is the same. This article describes shortly the history of the invention of X-rays. The creation of X-rays is explained by a simple schematic. The relevance and function of the cathode to create free electrons is very important. The evolution form simple thermal filaments to electron field emitters is described. The innovation of liquid metal bearings is also essential to realize high power X-ray tubes by effectively removing the heat from the anode. After a short excursion to the medical applications of X-Ray imaging a completely new approach of X-ray source is described.
APA:
Fürst, J. (2015). X-ray tubes in medical imaging applications: High-end technology for getting better medicine in the 21st century Röntgenröhren in der Medizintechnik: High End Technologie für immer bessere Medizin im 21. Jahrhundert. Vakuum in Forschung und Praxis, 27(5), 17-21. https://doi.org/10.1002/vipr.201500592
MLA:
Fürst, Jens. "X-ray tubes in medical imaging applications: High-end technology for getting better medicine in the 21st century Röntgenröhren in der Medizintechnik: High End Technologie für immer bessere Medizin im 21. Jahrhundert." Vakuum in Forschung und Praxis 27.5 (2015): 17-21.
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