Question about X-ray power emitted by the Coolidge tube

In summary, a Coolidge tube, also known as an X-ray tube, is a vacuum tube used in medical imaging to produce X-rays. It contains a cathode, an anode, and a target material and works by accelerating electrons from the cathode to the anode, resulting in the emission of X-rays from the target material. The tube produces X-rays through a process called Bremsstrahlung, and the power of the emitted X-rays is affected by factors such as voltage, current, target material, and thickness. The maximum power of X-rays emitted by a Coolidge tube depends on the specific settings and materials used, with modern tubes being able to emit up to 1000 watts of X-ray power. When using
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hello i found this equation in a course about x rays , and i couldn't find it anywhere else
they said that it is the theoretical expression of the energy spectrum , and dφ/dE is variation of the power emitted by the Coolidge tube as a function of the energy of the x ray. but i didn't understand it .
can someone point me to another source, where i can find this expression ?
thanks !
 
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Google Kramers law or Kramers rule for bremsstrahlung.
 
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gleem said:
Google Kramers law or Kramers rule for bremsstrahlung.
thanks a lot !
 
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