The Bessemer process impacted industrialization and American life. Henry Bessemer invented the Bessemer converter in 1856. The Bessemer process converts molten iron into steel. Through the process of decarbonization (cold air is …show more content…
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, a German physics professor, discovered the X-ray spectrum in 1865. This essential discovery led to the study of a new section of physics, and was adapted into the X-ray machine. The X-ray machine worked by sending a beam of electrons through an object - and then the density of the object could be read as an image on metal film. The adaptation of the X-ray for medical usage allowed doctors to picture and diagnose new conditions in a less invasive and more precise way. For example, physicians could use X-ray technology to image a radial bone to investigate a possible fracture. The X-ray quickly became an essential tool for medical imaging - leading to many life-saving medical