Production of Radiation

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Across
  1. 4. starts the x-ray production process
  2. 6. strength or energy of the x-ray beam
  3. 7. center portion of the primary beam
  4. 9. bundle of energy released during x-ray production
  5. 10. main x-ray beam that exits the tubehead
  6. 11. energy of motion of electrons moving toward the target
  7. 13. release of electrons when the filament is heated
  8. 14. group of electrons that form around the filament before exposure
  9. 15. heated wire that produces electrons in the cathode
  10. 16. controls the number or quantity of x-rays produced
  11. 18. byproduct created when electrons strike the target
  12. 19. radiation formed when an electron knocks out an inner-shell tungsten electron
Down
  1. 1. negative electrode that supplies electrons
  2. 2. controls the power and penetrating ability of the x-ray beam
  3. 3. braking radiation created when electrons pass near the nucleus
  4. 5. surface on the anode where electrons strike to produce x-rays
  5. 8. length of time x-rays are produced
  6. 12. x-rays produced when electrons slow down near the nucleus
  7. 17. accelerates electrons from cathode to anode
  8. 20. positive electrode that converts electrons into x-rays