Interactive X-Ray Machine — Working Principle
This interactive educational simulation demonstrates how an X-ray machine produces X-rays, passes radiation through the patient, and forms an image on the detector. The visualization shows electron acceleration, tungsten target interaction, beam filtration, patient attenuation, and image formation.
1) Electron Emission
The cathode filament is heated causing thermionic emission of electrons.
2) Electron Acceleration
A high voltage potential accelerates electrons toward the tungsten anode target.
3) X-Ray Production
Rapid deceleration of electrons inside the tungsten target produces X-rays.
4) Beam Filtration & Collimation
Low-energy photons are removed while collimators shape the useful X-ray beam.
5) Patient Attenuation
Different tissues absorb X-rays differently depending on density and atomic number.
6) Image Formation
The detector converts transmitted X-rays into a visible radiographic image.
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