X-Ray Tube Anatomy: X-Ray Production Explained!

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In this video, I expose (yes, pun intended) the inner workings of an X-ray tube. This is everything you need to about the anatomy of an x-ray tube and how x-rays are produced. Enjoy!
⌚️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Overview
1:09 - Cathode
2:49 - Focusing Cup
3:20 - Anode
4:33 - Glass Envelope
4:58 - Exiting Window
5:36 - Tube Housing
7:24 - Filtration
9:15 - Light Beam Diaphragm (LBD)
10:26 - Outro + Practice Qs!
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can u explain other imaging, CT MRI

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do you mean the anatomy of a CT or MRI machine?

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[@uTube486]

The "W" is for wolframite, a mineral from which tungsten comes. I have a similar tube you talk about. Took awhile to get it out of its enclosure, and we have 3 phase power so I plan on spinning the anode. Where can I get 125kV ? (JK)

[@SahandHooshmand]

Interesting! I'd love to see it in action. Where did you get the tube from?

[@uTube486]

@@SahandHooshmand A friend is a x-ray repair technician, and gave me a used one for me to dissect. Took a bit to get the tube out of its case, and it's kinda brownish. It's a Toshiba E7239. I have the means to apply high potential, but not yet.