Physics · A-Level · AQA · AQA A-level Physics (7408) · Specification point · 3.10.5.1 · Medical physics (A-level only) · X-ray imaging (A-level only)
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3.10.5.1 The physics of diagnostic X-rays(A-level only)
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Physical principles of the production of X-rays; maximum photon energy, energy spectrum; continuous spectrum and characteristic spectrum. Rotating-anode X-ray tube; methods of controlling the beam intensity, the photon energy, the image sharpness and contrast, and the patient dose. |