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  • Selenium rectifier

    A deprecated solid-state rectifier made of semiconductor materials that was utilized in the early 1960s for x-ray systems powered by three-phase generators.  

  • Secondary winding

    A coil of wire in a transformer that acquires energy through electromagnetic induction from the primary coil. It is alternatively referred to as the secondary winding.  

  • Secondary electron

    A subatomic particle discharged due to the collision of an incident electron with a substance.  

  • Schonander

    The utilization of a swift film changer in specialized procedure examinations holds substantial significance. This ingenious device finds application in both singular and dual-plane angiographic examinations.  

  • Scan converter

    A device is utilized to enable the presentation of an image, encoded into an electrical signal, on a television monitor.  

  • Scan -a-screen

    An ultraviolet scanning device is employed to identify the existence of dust, dirt, and imperfections on intensifying screens.  

  • Saturation point

    The threshold is reached when an increase in one quantity fails to yield any additional increase in another quantity.  

  • Saturation current

    As the applied voltage to a device escalates, it leads to the attainment of the highest achievable current, known as the maximum current limit.  

  • Saturable reactor

    In the realm of modern radiographic equipment, a revolutionary electrical device is poised to supplant the traditional choke coil. This cutting-edge innovation, known as the saturable reactor, assumes control over the filament current, offering enhanced functionality and efficiency.  

  • Sanchez-perez

    In the domain of special procedure radiography, a high-speed cassette charger plays a pivotal role by facilitating serialographic exposures. This remarkable device enables swift and efficient processing of radiographic images, catering to the specific needs of specialized procedures.