Basic Radiation Physics
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

• Discuss radiation and the difference between particulate and electromagnetic radiation.
• Discuss energy conversion and the generation of x-rays.
• Describe the components of the x-ray tube and their functions.
• Explain the characteristics of the x-ray beam.
• Discuss the attenuation of x-rays and how it effects the radiographic image.