You are talking about the minimum wavength of x-rays produced by accelerating electrons through a voltage V and slamming them against a target. Naturally, the maximum energy of an x-ray will be the final KE of the electron before it hits the target.asdf1 said:in my modern physics textbook 6/E by arthur beiser,
the formula for x-ray production is written as
(namdamin)=1.24*10^(-6)/V V*m
is that a typo? how can namda have units of V*m?
No, "X-Ray Production" is not a typo in Beiser's Physics textbook. It is a term used to describe the production of X-rays through various methods.
According to Beiser's Physics textbook, X-rays can be produced through two main methods: bremsstrahlung (braking radiation) and characteristic radiation.
Bremsstrahlung or braking radiation is a type of X-ray production where high-speed electrons are decelerated by a target material, causing them to emit X-rays.
Characteristic radiation is a type of X-ray production where electrons from an outer shell of an atom are knocked out by high-speed electrons, causing the atom to emit X-rays as the outer shell is filled by electrons from higher energy levels.
Yes, X-rays can also be produced through other methods such as synchrotron radiation, nuclear reactions, and laser-induced plasma. However, bremsstrahlung and characteristic radiation are the most commonly used methods in medical and industrial settings.