Experimental Investigation of the Energy Spectrum of Accelerator-Generated X-rays under Varying Beam Energies, Currents, and Target Materials
Abstract
This paper investigates how accelerator beam energy, beam current, and target composition influence the energy spectrum of X-rays generated through bremsstrahlung interactions. Building on the uploaded synopsis, the study develops an extended experimental-computational framework using three beam energies, three beam currents, and three target materials, namely tungsten, molybdenum, and copper. Spectrum behavior is examined in terms of mean photon energy, flux output, penetration potential, spectral width, and conversion efficiency. The expanded analysis shows that beam energy is the dominant driver of spectral hardening, while target composition shapes both spectral quality and usable application range. Tungsten consistently produces the hardest spectra and highest penetration indices, molybdenum provides a more balanced distribution for imaging applications, and copper offers lower output with softer spectra. The study further demonstrates that beam current mainly scales intensity rather than changing normalized spectral form. Statistical summaries and graphical trends support the conclusion that accelerator settings can be rationally tuned to meet different operational needs in medical imaging, radiation treatment planning, and industrial material inspection.
How to Cite
Jyoti Rani, Sumit Yadav, "Experimental Investigation of the Energy Spectrum of Accelerator-Generated X-rays under Varying Beam Energies, Currents, and Target Materials", Vol. 3, Issue 12, 27-03-2026, pp. 1-10.
