WHen x-rays hit the anode is it true that they become accelerated

[jazzoz]

Hi people :)

I got two questions concerning x-rays

1. WHen x-rays hit the anode is it true that they become accelerated and as a result of thsi accelereation emmits radiation incl. x-rays?

2. in an characterstic spectrum how is it then possible to determine the exact atom which emitted the x-ray i mean the energy from L to K shell is the same for all atoms right?
so if i have an characterstic spectrum with Kalpha and Kbeta the energies for these would be the same for all atoms? and therefore i don't understand why it can be used to identify atoms as the energies are the same?

I hope you understand what i mean :)
best regards Jazzoz

 

[technician]

X rays are emitted when accelerated ELECTRONS strike the anode and are brought to rest.
An X ray spectrum has 2 features
1) The continuous spectrum produced by the decelleration of electrons... a wide range of energies produced
2) The line spectrum produced by changes in electron energy levels of the anode metal

 

[mdemonion]

X-rays are one of the best gift of science...With it's help we can see the internal things or internal parts of body or if there is any internal injury than we can find it with the help of X-ray..One can do X-ray of any part of the body..

 

[sophiecentaur]

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[sardar]

Hello Jazzoz, thank you for your questions regarding x-rays. To answer your first question, yes, it is true that x-rays become accelerated when they hit the anode. This is because the anode is a positively charged metal target that attracts and accelerates the electrons in the x-ray tube. This acceleration results in the production of high energy x-rays.

As for your second question, you are correct in saying that the energy of the K-shell x-rays is the same for all atoms. However, the characteristic spectrum of an element will also contain unique peaks from the L, M, and other shells, which have slightly different energies. By analyzing the specific energies and intensities of these peaks, scientists can identify the element that produced the x-rays. Additionally, the characteristic spectrum can also provide information about the electron configuration of the atom, which can further aid in identifying the element. I hope this helps clarify your understanding. Best regards, a scientist.