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FOCUSSING CUP [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-12-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- focusing cup
1, record 1, English, focusing%20cup
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- focussing cup 2, record 1, English, focussing%20cup
- concentrating cup 3, record 1, English, concentrating%20cup
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The focusing cup is designed so that its electrical forces cause the electron stream to converge onto the target anode in the required size and shape. 1, record 1, English, - focusing%20cup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The focusing cup is usually made of molybdenum. 1, record 1, English, - focusing%20cup
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cupule de concentration
1, record 1, French, cupule%20de%20concentration
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cupule de focalisation 2, record 1, French, cupule%20de%20focalisation
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cupule métallique dans laquelle est fixée la cathode incandescente d'un tube à rayon X, et destiné à concentrer électrostatiquement le faisceau d'électrons sur le foyer de l'anode. 1, record 1, French, - cupule%20de%20concentration
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-10-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- focusing cup
1, record 2, English, focusing%20cup
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- concentrating cup 2, record 2, English, concentrating%20cup
- focussing cup 3, record 2, English, focussing%20cup
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The focusing cup is designed so that its electrical forces cause the electron stream to converge onto the target anode in the required size and shape. 1, record 2, English, - focusing%20cup
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The focusing cup is usually made of molybdenum. 1, record 2, English, - focusing%20cup
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cupule de concentration
1, record 2, French, cupule%20de%20concentration
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cupule de focalisation 2, record 2, French, cupule%20de%20focalisation
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ensemble cathode et anticathode est placé dans une ampoule de verre où sont soudés les électrodes. Le filament de tungstène est entouré d'une cupule de concentration [...] qui permet de diriger les électrons émis sur une petite surface de l'anticathode. 1, record 2, French, - cupule%20de%20concentration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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