Laser X-Rays- It is Possible

X-Rays have been in use as a medical imagingUntil recently, the power source required to
technique since 1895 when Wilhelm Roentgencreate the right strength laser beam for this
found that he was able to make photos of bodyapplication was so enormous that it was unrealistic
structures like tissues and bones by puttingto even try. Nevertheless, due to new
electromagnetic waves through the body. Hetechnology, researchers at the University of
named the project ?X? because he did not initiallyColorado in Boulder have created a way to make
know the composition of the ?rays?. X-Rays havepowerful laser beams from a reasonably sized
been the building block upon which medical imagingsource of power. This makes laser X-Ray
technology and medical imaging equipment havetechnology a reachable reality.
been made.The research team used a laser beam to send
Although the X-Ray (or radiograph) has been aout atoms from argon. Argon is a stable chemical
fundamental tool for medical imaging, thiselement. The ejection of X-Rays was too weak
approach has always had the down side that theto be useful. The group then hurled the atoms
photos created are not exact, which makes it soright back at the argon which made a bigger,
it requires very careful examination andmore smooth stream of X-Rays of sufficient size
interpretation. Scientists have long searched for ato be of use. This ?boomerang? method is now
way to enhance the quality of radiographicbeing manipulated to generate a highly regular,
images.very powerful source of X-Rays, coupled with
Recent breakthroughs in the growth of laserlaser beams.
X-Ray's have led to advancements that have theThe method is not yet ready for use in the
potential to change the quality of radiographicmedical field. Further studying is necessary to
images. The light generated by a laser would beexpand the method into the hard X-Ray area of
very bright, so bright it could make distinct andthe electromagnetic spectrum. Once that task has
strong contrasts on radiographic images.been accomplished, the commercial laser X-Ray
Furthermore, grouping the candle power of a laserwill follow.
beam with X-Rays can improve photos by aNOTE: Use of this article requires links to be intact.
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