X Rays: An Introduction to the Study of Röntgen Rays (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. W. C. Kaye

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331634589 ISBN 13: 9780331634587

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Mastering the science of X rays, from absorption to characteristic radiation.

This concise guide introduces how X rays behave when they pass through different materials, with clear explanations of absorption curves, the so‑called K and L loops, and how heavier elements influence absorption. It builds a practical picture of how investigators measure X-ray intensity and how specific radiations interact with gases and solids.

Readers will explore how experiments reveal the relationship between material properties and X-ray transmission, including the effects of using different anticathodes, screens, and absorbers. The text highlights key methods and diagrams used to understand X-ray behavior, making complex ideas approachable without sacrificing accuracy.

• How absorption curves change with different elements and radiations
• How mass-absorption coefficients are determined and compared
• Real-world measurement setups for X-ray intensity and transmission
• Fundamental concepts behind characteristic radiation and its interactions

Ideal for readers of science history and early X-ray research, as well as students seeking a grounded overview of X-ray interactions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331634589
• ISBN 13: 9780331634587
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 311