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| Photon interacts with an inner electron off its atomic shell |
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| Is also known as unmodified scattering |
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| Makes up approximately 10% of the primary beam |
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| Is an interaction dependant on the material of the target |
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| Is also known as coherent interaction |
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| Excitation is created in the tissue atom struck |
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| Electron approaches nucleus but no interaction occurs |
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| Is also known as Thompson interaction |
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| Photon interaction creates fogging of the film |
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| Photon interaction occurs at energy levels greater than 10 MeV |
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| Is also known as general radiation |
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| This electron interaction does not exist below 69 kvp |
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| Makes up approximately 90% of the primary beam |
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| Photon interaction where the technologist gets the greatest dose |
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| Is also known as white radiation |
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| Photon interaction occurs at energy levels below 10 keV |
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| Is also known as discrete radiation |
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| Photon interacts with an outer electron off its atomic shell |
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| Photon interaction creates contrast on the radiographic film |
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| Photon interaction where the patient gets the greatest dose |
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