Subject: x-ray absorbtion equations for wavelength vs. material density
Date: Fri Aug 20 10:48:02 2004
Posted by Joel
Grade level: 10-12
School: Homeschooled
City: No city entered. State/Province: No state entered.
Country: Canada
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1093016882.Ph
Message:
Is there a formula that calculates the amount and density of material required
to stop x-rays of a given wavelength? Also, is it at all possible for a single
photon to pass this limit? (Like say, to pass through 10cm of lead if that were
the limit?)
Thanks
Re: x-ray absorbtion equations for wavelength vs. material density
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