röntgensädekristallografiaa
Röntgensädekriisi refers to a period of public and scientific concern regarding the use and potential dangers of X-rays. This term, translating to "X-ray crisis," primarily emerged in the early to mid-20th century. Following the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895, their applications rapidly expanded across medicine and industry. Initially, the long-term health effects of radiation exposure were not fully understood. This led to widespread, often unprotected, use of X-rays in medical diagnostics, therapeutic treatments, and even in consumer products like shoe-fitting fluoroscopes.
As evidence of the harmful effects of radiation, including skin burns, hair loss, and an increased risk