Molybdenum target x-ray spectra: a semiempirical model

Med Phys. 1991 May-Jun;18(3):402-7. doi: 10.1118/1.596686.

Abstract

A semiempirical model for generating molybdenum target x-ray spectra is presented. The model is an extension of a previous model developed by the authors for tungsten and takes into account the depth of production for both bremsstrahlung and characteristic x-ray photons. As in the previous work, the optimal model parameters were determined using nonlinear least-squares fits to experimental data. Good agreement between the two was obtained. By varying target angle, off-axis angle, and filtration in the model in accordance with the x-ray tube and geometry of interest, results consistent with tabulated spectra for different conditions have been obtained.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Models, Theoretical
  • Molybdenum
  • Radiography / instrumentation*
  • X-Rays

Substances

  • Molybdenum