X-ray tube construction

they travel in straight lines they are ionising they can travel through a vaccum

stationary anode x-ray tubes and rotating anode x-ray tubes

these types of x-ray tubes are found in dental x-ray equipment. they have this name due to the anode being in a fixed position

these x-ray tubes are found in general x-ray equipment used for diagnostic radiography equipment they have this name due to the fact that the anode in this type of x-ray tube rotates at very high speeds

an x-ray will produce a beam of x-rays as close to the area of interest as possible while also dissipating heat in order to prevent x-ray tube damage they also provide a consistend quality and quantity of radiation Quality= kVp Quantinty = mAs they also provide an electrically safe environment for the practitioner