X-Rays

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X-Rays

• By Brian Daugherty
• Chris Hammen
• Ben Warne

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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.

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Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen

• Born on March 27, 1845 in Lennep Germany
• Attended University of Utrecht
• Discovered X-rays in 1895

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Discovery of X-Rays

• Rontgens
• Light phenomena
• Highly-evacuated glass tubes

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Rontgens Accomplishments

• Discovery of X-rays
• Nobel Prize
• Prize Money

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Uses of X-Rays

• Bone x-rays
• Cat scans
• MRI
• Baggage checks
• Border patrol
• Tumor treatment
• Tracer techniques
• PET scans

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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.