X-rays are commonly produced in X-ray tubes by accelerating electrons through a potential difference (a voltage drop) and directing them onto a target material (i.e. tungsten) . The incoming electrons release X-rays as they slowdown in the target (braking radiation or bremsstrahlung).
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There are four essential requirements for the production of x-rays: (1) a vacuum, (2) a source of electrons, (3) a target, and (4) a high potential difference (voltage) between the electron source and the target. FIG. 5-3 Simple x-ray tube. The anode is the positive end of the tube; the target is part of the anode.
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