Definition, history of discovery, benefits and dangers for humans

In the world of medicine, there is an X-ray examination to clearly find out which part of the body is experiencing pain. Now this x-ray uses technology with Shinar X. What exactly is the meaning of X-Ray?

According to RSJD Dr. Amino Gondohutomo, Central Java, X-rays are electromagnetic radiation which has a very short wavelength.

The wavelength range is from 0.01 to 10 nanometers, and the frequency is from 1016 to 1021 Hz. Therefore, X-rays are able to penetrate the human body.

History of discovery

Quoting Mukhlis Akhadi’s book Revealing the Nature of X-rays, the research that led to the discovery of X-rays was not an independent study.

In the 19th century, research on cathode rays was one of the studies that attracted the attention of physicists. Including Wilhelm C. Roentgen who focused on the research topic and continued the work of his predecessors such as Faraday, Hittorf, Crookes, Hertz and Lenard.

In November 1895 Roentgen conducted a long study of cathode rays and produced a ray which stimulated the atoms in the glass to emit electromagnetic waves with very short wavelengths.

As it was still very mysterious when it was first discovered, this ray is referred to as Shinar X.

Hence, to appreciate his services in the discovery process, he is often referred to as X-ray. Then, in November 1896, he presented his paper on the discovery of X-rays at a meeting of the Medical Physics Association at the University of Würzburg.

Benefits and Dangers of X-Rays

The following are the benefits of x-rays for humans, cited by RSJD Dr. AminoGondohutomo:

– Serves to ensure the inside of the body that is injured or sick.
– Able to monitor the development of a type of disease such as osteoporosis.
– Useful to see the effects of the medical treatment that has been done.

Again citing the same reference, here are the dangers of using X-rays:

– Exposure to high doses of radiation can cause radiation sickness such as fainting, confusion, nausea, vomiting, etc.)
– Short-term effects such as skin discolouration, diarrhea and low blood cell counts.
– Long-term effects such as difficulty swallowing, etc.
– May weaken bones.
– Very risky for pregnant women, especially for the fetus after it is born later (risk of cancer, tumors, nervous system)

This is the explanation Shinar X both in terms of understanding, history of discovery, and benefits and dangers to humans. Hope this is helpful, detikers!

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