Entrance phosphor

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An The Entranceentrance phosphor is a component of the imageimage intensifier in fluoroscopic systems which converts the energy from x-rays into light photons. It is composed of a fluorescent material such as Cesium Iodidecesium iodide and coats the entrance surface of the image intensifier.  TheThe light produced by the entrance phosphor subsequently travels to a photocathode layer.

  • -<p>An <strong>Entrance phosphor</strong> is a component of the image intensifier in fluoroscopic systems which converts the energy from x-rays into light photons. It is composed of a fluorescent material such as Cesium Iodide and coats the entrance surface of the image intensifier.  The light produced by the entrance phosphor subsequently travels to a <a title="photocathode" href="/articles/photocathode">photocathode</a> layer.</p>
  • +<p>The <strong>entrance phosphor</strong> is a component of the <a href="/articles/image-intensifier">image intensifier</a> in fluoroscopic systems which converts the energy from x-rays into light photons. It is composed of a fluorescent material such as cesium iodide and coats the entrance surface of the image intensifier. The light produced by the entrance phosphor subsequently travels to a <a href="/articles/photocathode">photocathode</a> layer.</p>

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