In x-ray production, electrons are accelerated through a high voltage AV and then decelerated by striking a target. Show that the shortest wavelength of an x-ray that can be produced is 1240 nm V A min Δν

In x-ray production, electrons are accelerated through a high voltage AV and then decelerated by striking a target. Show that the shortest wavelength of an x-ray that can be produced is 1240 nm V A min Δν

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Chapter29: Atomic Physics

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a target. Show that the shortest wavelength of an x-ray that can be produced is
1240 nm · V
A min =
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