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Record 1 2003-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
DEF

An instrument consisting of a fluorescent screen and a source of ionizing radiation. Used to examine the image formed by opaque objects placed in the beam.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
DEF

Appareil constitué d'un tube à rayons X et d'un écran fluorescent, servant à l'observation des parties internes du corps humain ou de pièces métalliques. - Les rayons X traversent plus ou moins bien la matière suivant sa nature et son épaisseur, et excitent l'écran fluorescent d'une manière plus ou moins intense.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos científicos
  • Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
  • Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
DEF

Instrumento de rayos X que permite la visión continua de un cuerpo interpuesto entre el tubo de rayos X y la pantalla.

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