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The process of electrically charging an object by bringing it into proximity with another charged object.  

A unit of energy equivalent to the energy gained by an electron when it traverses a vacuum under a potential difference of one volt.  

An electron device in which the conduction of electricity occurs through the movement of electrons within a vacuum. Examples of such devices include X-ray tubes, vacuum tubes, phototiming tubes, and electronic tubes.  

Since 1950, the theories regarding the flow of electrons in circuits state that they move from the terminal with an excess of electrons (negative) towards the terminal with a deficiency of electrons (positive). Prior to 1950, the conventional theory was employed to explain the flow of electricity.  

The “Xonics” system is a non-silver technique that operates primarily by ionizing xenon gas using X-rays. To generate a visible image, a transparent support is placed within the gas chamber during exposure. Subsequently, the support is subjected to either powder cloud development or a liquid toner process.  

A timing device that utilizes an electronic circuit to activate a relay after a predetermined time interval following the energization of the circuit. This type of timer is commonly employed for timing exposure in radiographic equipment, with durations ranging from 1/30 to 20 seconds.  

A technique employed to electronically generate a subtracted image.  

An apparatus that utilizes circuits comprising electron tubes, transistors, or other devices that perform functions akin to electron tubes.  

A circuit that includes one or more electron tubes, transistors, or other devices that perform similar functions.  

An electric current generated by the flow of free electrons towards a positive terminal.