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  • CT scan

    The generation of a CT image necessitates a specific mechanical motion. In numerous machines, a single scan has the capability to yield two distinct images.  

  • 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.  

  • Tube saturation

    An X-ray tube operates under saturation conditions, wherein all electrons emitted from the filament are utilized during the exposure process. In contrast, a valve tube functions below saturation, specifically at a voltage of 3 kilovolts (3 kV), resulting in the emission of electrons from the valve tube’s filament that are not fully employed during its…

  • 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.  

  • Rotating-anode tube

    In the realm of X-ray technology, there exists a specialized apparatus known as a rotating anode X-ray tube. Unlike its stationary counterparts, this particular tube showcases a constantly revolving anode during the exposure process. This continuous rotation serves a vital purpose as it ensures a fresh surface area for electrons to impact, thereby enabling enhanced…

  • Rotor

    The component of an induction motor that undergoes rotation during its functioning is comprised of copper bars strategically positioned around a cylindrical core made of soft iron. Due to its visual resemblance, it is occasionally referred to as a “squirrel cage motor.”  

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