The energy distribution of photons (spectrum) produced in X-ray generators, or X-ray tubes,
depends on current, voltage and the target/filter combination; in turn, the dose depends on …

Diagnosis by X-ray image are procedures widely used to improve the diagnosis or to follow
the evolution of a medical procedure, also are used to support the cancer treatment with …

Voltage, current, target and filter in X-ray tubes define the X-ray spectrum; in turn, any
dosimetric quantity depends on the spectrum. In the operation of an X-ray generator the …

The High-energy linear accelerator (linac) is a valuable tool and the most commonly used
devices for external beam radiation treatments in subjects suffer from cancer. To estimate …

Air Kerma was measured and compared with calculated air Kerma aiming to validate the
use of air Kerma gamma factors. The air Kerma was measured in radiology departments in …

Radiation protection in dental radiography can be achieved by adjusting the image field
size, exposure, and filtration parameters, and using protective lead shields. The aim of this …

Introducción: La radiación retrodispersa es la causa principal de irradiación al operador de
equipos radiográficos portátiles de mano en odontología (ERPM). Su uso correcto incluye …

In addition to the quality of the image, radiological protection of the patient must be
considered to ensure an adequate diagnosis in dental radiology, especially in regard to …

In optically stimulated luminescent dosimeters (OSLD), the intensity of luminescent is a
function of the dose of radiation absorbed and then it may be utilized as the basis of a …

The use of ionizing radiation for the treatment and diagnosis of diseases is becoming more
frequent. The technologies associated with diagnostic imaging are constantly evolving …