röntgensugárabszorpciót

Röntgensugárzás refers to X-rays in Hungarian. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than ultraviolet light and longer than gamma rays. They were discovered by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895, who initially called them "X-strahlen" due to their unknown nature.

X-rays are produced when high-energy electrons collide with a metal target, or through the process of synchrotron radiation. Their ability to penetrate matter makes them invaluable in various fields. In medicine, X-rays are used for diagnostic imaging, allowing visualization of bones, organs, and foreign objects within the body. Mammography, a specialized X-ray technique, is crucial for breast cancer screening. Radiotherapy, another medical application, uses X-rays to treat cancer by damaging the DNA of rapidly dividing cells.

Beyond medicine, X-rays are employed in security screening at airports and other sensitive locations to detect prohibited items. In industry, they are used for non-destructive testing of materials, examining welds, and inspecting manufactured components. Crystallography utilizes X-rays to determine the atomic and molecular structure of substances by analyzing the diffraction patterns produced when X-rays interact with crystals. The energy of X-rays varies depending on their wavelength, with shorter wavelengths possessing higher energy. This energy determines their penetrating power and potential biological effects.