Basics of X-ray and Mammographic Systems

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  1. Course Information
    1. Learning Objectives
    2. Contributing Authors
  2. The radiographic system
    1. X-ray tube
      1. Components
      2. Design considerations and trade-offs
    2. X-ray beam
      1. Technique trade-offs
      2. Make an exposure
    3. Collimation
    4. Filtration
      1. Unfiltered diagnostic x-ray beam
      2. Filter function
      3. Inherent filtration
      4. Filter location
      5. Filter materials
      6. Filter effects
  3. Mammography
    1. Configuration
    2. Special Considerations