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X-Rays. By: Brian Daugherty Chris Hammen Ben Warne. Introduction.
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X-Rays By: Brian Daugherty Chris Hammen Ben Warne
Introduction • Welcome to the exciting world of X-rays! Today in our presentation we will be discussing many different topics on x-rays such as : The uses of x-rays out in the world, How x-rays were discovered, How x-rays became what they are today, and finally we will be discussing the characteristics of x-rays.
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen • Born on March 27, 1845 in Lennep Germany • Attended University of Utrecht • Discovered X-rays in 1895
Discovery of X-Rays • Rontgen’s • Light phenomena • Highly-evacuated glass tubes
Rontgen’s Accomplishments • Discovery of X-rays • Nobel Prize • Prize Money
Uses of X-Rays • Bone x-rays • Cat scans • MRI • Baggage checks • Border patrol • Tumor treatment • Tracer techniques • PET scans
Conclusion • In conclusion x-rays are a very important tool in many different fields of work. X-rays are used all over the world in hospitals, airports, art museums, Dentist offices. These fields would not be where they are today if it was not for this invention.