Assignment task:
Introduction
The x-ray photons leaving the tube are known as the primary beam. As the beam travels through the patient, some photons absorb into the tissue, some photons scatter in a different direction, and those that do not interact at all are called the transmitted beam. All of these factors are part of the exponential attenuation of the original x-ray beam. The varying amounts of transmission, attenuation, and scatter (differential absorption) create the remnant beam. The remnant beam then becomes an image structurally representing the anatomic area of interest.
The purpose of this assignment is for you to gain an understanding of primary beams, remnant beams, and attenuation factors.
Instructions:
For this assignment, write a 1-2-page paper that:
- Describes the process of image formation from the primary beam to the remnant beam.
- Explains the process of beam attenuation and the factors that affect beam attenuation.
- Discusses the process of differential absorption and exponential attenuation.
General Requirements
Uses professional language and tone with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation in a 1-2-page paper.
Provides at least 3 credible sources to substantiate your information as APA formatted references