1.2: Electron Interactions

Electrons are point particles with a small mass and a charge of -1. Their charge means they interact with most other charged particles they encounter, whether they be electrons or nucleus of an atom.

Electron interactions are essential for generation of modern x-ray beams, as well as for the special dose distribution seen in tissue when using electron beams for treatment.

1.2.1: Types of Electron Interactions

1.2.2: Attenuation & Scattering of Electron Beams

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Links

• 1: Radiation and Interactions With Matter
  • 1.1: Structure of Matter
    • 1.1.1: Fundamental Particles
    • 1.1.2: Fundamental Forces
    • 1.1.3: Atomic Particles
    • 1.1.4: Structure of Atoms
    • 1.1.5: Atomic Nomenclature
    • 1.1.6: Conservation Laws
  • 1.2: Electron Interactions
    • 1.2.1: Types of Electron Interactions
    • 1.2.2: Attenuation & Scattering of Electron Beams
  • 1.3 - Photon Interactions
  • 1.4 - Photon Attenuation
  • 1.5 - Photon Generation