Principle
X-ray spectra of an X-ray tube are measured in an energy dispersive manner with a semiconductor detector and with various anode voltages. Duane and Hunt's law of displacement is verified with the aid of the maximum energy of the bremsspectrum.
Tasks
- Recording of the X-ray spectrum that is emitted by the copper anode for various anode voltages Ua.
- Calculation of the minimum wavelength of the photons based on the maximum energy of the bremsspectrums.
- Graphical representation of the relationship between the anode voltage and the minimum wavelength of the bremsspectrum.
Learning objectives
- Bremsstrahlung
- Characteristic X-radiation
- Energy levels
- Photo energy
- Semiconductor detectors
- Multichannel analysers