Physics A-Level
intensifying screen
What intensifying screen means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of intensifying screen
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Contains a phosphor that absorbs X-ray photons and emits many visible photons, which expose the film far more efficiently.
Topics that use intensifying screen
- Image detection and enhancement (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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