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X rays are electromagnetic radiations of high energy. Figure 1-1 shows the relative position of x rays in the electromagnetic spectrum, γ rays also cover the same energy range as do x rays and are indistinguishable from them. γ rays originate from within the atomic nucleus whereas x rays are generated outside the nucleus. As do all other electromagnetic radiations, X and γ rays consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields characterized by the following parameters.
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Gorson, R.O., Lassen, M. (1978). Physical Aspects of Dermatologic Radiotherapy. In: Goldschmidt, H. (eds) Physical Modalities in Dermatologic Therapy. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-6259-6_1
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