what is the meaning of X-ray?

Answer 1

X-rays, or roentgen rays, are electromagnetic waves in which periodically variable electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation. Thus they are identical in nature with visible light and all the other types of radiation that constitute the electromagnetic spectrum. In general, x-rays are generated as the result of energy transitions of atomic electrons caused by the bombardment of a material of high atomic weight by high-energy electrons. See also Electromagnetic radiation.

Following W. R. Röntgen's discovery of “a new kind of ray” in 1895, other scientists found the essential experimental conditions to prove that x-rays can be polarized, diffracted by crystals, refracted in prisms and in crystals, reflected by mirrors, and diffracted by ruled gratings. See also X-ray optics.

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Answer 2

X-rays (or Röntgen rays) are a form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength in the range of 10 to 0.01 nanometers, corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 to 30 000 PHz (1015 hertz). X-rays are primarily used for diagnostic radiography and crystallography. X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation and as such can be dangerous. In many languages it is called Röntgen radiation after the investigator of the radiation, Wilhelm Röntgen.

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Answer 3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-ray

X-rays (or Röntgen rays) are a form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength in the range of 10 to 0.01 nanometers, corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 to 30 000 PHz (1015 hertz). X-rays are primarily used for diagnostic radiography and crystallography. X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation and as such can be dangerous. In many languages it is called Röntgen radiation after the investigator of the radiation, Wilhelm Röntgen.

Answer 4

On November 8, 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German scientist, began observing and further documenting X-rays while experimenting with vacuum tubes. Röntgen, on December 28, 1895, wrote a preliminary report "On a new kind of ray: A preliminary communication". He submitted it to the Würzburg's Physical-Medical Society journal. This was the first formal and public recognition of the categorization of X-rays. Röntgen referred to the radiation as "X", to indicate that it was an unknown type of radiation. The name stuck, although (over Röntgen's great objections), many of his colleagues suggested calling them Röntgen rays. They are still referred to as such in many languages. Röntgen received the first Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery.

Answer 5

X-rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths of around 10-10 meters.
X-rays are primarily used for diagnostic radiography and crystallography. X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation and as such can be dangerous

Answer 6

The X-ray photographic plate or film is used in hospitals to produce images of the internal organs and bones of a patient.

Answer 7

X ray, it means that x type of ray radiating for the redio active substance. This type of rays pass human boady easily.

Answer 8

X-Ray is simply an acronym. It is really "Röntgen beam technology"

The X is derived from the crosshairs used to line up where the 'photo' will be taken and "ray" simply that.

Answer 9

a ray which was not able to achieve or discover a name for itself & any how got discovered and can discover all X guests(unwanted) in ur body.

Answer 10

Read this information about X-ray!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-ray