Qualitative examination of the absorption of X-rays

Article no. P2540035 | Type: Experiments

University

10 Minutes

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Principle

X-rays penetrate objects that are impenetrable for visible light. The absorption depends on the thickness and type of the material. This dependence is demonstrated in a qualitative manner on a fluorescent screen with the aid of various different absorption specimens.

Tasks

Observe the transmission of X-rays as a function of the material thickness.
Determine how the atomic number of the elements in a material affects the transmission of X-rays.

Learning objectives