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19 Cards in this Set
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1895 |
Roentgen discovers x-rays. |
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1896 |
First medical applications of x-rays in diagnosis and therapy are made. |
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1900 |
The American Roentgen Society, the first American radiology organization, is founded. |
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1901 |
Roentgen receives the first Nobel Prize in Physics. |
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1905 |
Einstein introduces his theory of relativity and the famous equation E = mc2. |
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1907 |
The Snook interrupter less transformer is introduced. |
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1913 |
Bohr theorizes his model of the atom, featuring a nucleus and planetary electrons. |
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1913 |
The Coolidge hot-filament x-ray tube is developed. |
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1917 |
The cellulose nitrate film base is widely adopted. |
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1920 |
Several investigators demonstrate the use of soluble iodine compounds as contrast media. |
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1921 |
The Potter-Bucky grid is introduced. |
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1922 |
Compton describes the scattering of x-rays. |
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1923 |
Cellulose acetate “safety” x-ray film is introduced (Eastman Kodak). |
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1925 |
The First International Congress of Radiology is in London. |
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1928 |
The roentgen is defined as the unit of x-ray intensity. |
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1929 |
Forssmann demonstrates cardiac catheterization ... on himself! |
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1929 |
The rotating anode x-ray tube is introduced. |
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1930 |
Tomographic devices are shown by several independent investigators. |
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1932 |
Blue tint is added to x-ray film (DuPont). |
