1
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what are the processes of attenuation
A
absorption and scattering
2
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what is absorption
A
transference of energy from the radiation to the medium
3
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what is scattering
A
the change in the direction of a photon, with or without the loss of energy from a photon
4
Q
what are the 2 attenuation coefficients
A
total linear attenuation coefficient
total mass attenuation coefficient
5
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what is attenuation coefficient
A
tells us how effective different materials are at attenuating radiation
6
Q
what is total linear attenuation coefficient
A
fraction of x rays removed from the beam per unit thickness of a medium
it will change as the density of the medium changes
7
Q
what is total mass attenuation coefficient
A
the fraction of x rays removed from the beam per unit mass of a medium
radiography
flashcards
Decks in class (22)
# Cards
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physics key words95
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X - ray production24
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X ray circuits16
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controlling scatter19
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exposure factors23
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interactions7
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X ray tube30
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ultrasound14
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CR and DR photographic image18
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CT18
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nuclear medicine24
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magnetism27
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electricity and electrostatics28
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the chest28
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The humerus13
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The elbow14
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hip and pelvis9
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The abdomen25
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shoulder girdle and clavicle25
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knee joint6
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terminology38
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the spine41
