X-ray Physics

X-ray physics involves understanding how high-energy electromagnetic waves, called X-rays, are produced and interact with matter. When electrons are accelerated and suddenly slowed down or collide with a metal target, they emit X-rays. These rays can penetrate materials, allowing us to see inside objects, like the human body, without surgery. The physics behind X-rays includes concepts like wavelength, energy, and absorption, which determine how X-rays pass through or are blocked by different tissues or materials. This understanding enables medical imaging, security scanning, and material analysis by interpreting the patterns of X-ray interactions.