Photon (redirected from x-ray photon)

photon /pho·ton/ (fo´ton) a particle (quantum) of radiant energy.

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pho·ton (ftn)

n.

The quantum of electromagnetic energy, generally regarded as a discrete particle having zero mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime.

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pho·tonic adj.

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Photon

A light particle.

Mentioned in: Positron Emission Tomography

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photon (fō´ton),

n a bullet or quantum of electromagnetic radiant energy emitted and propagated from various types of radiation sources. The term should not be used alone but should be qualified by terms that will clarify the type of energy (e.g., light photon, radiographic photon).

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photon

a particle (quantum) of radiant energy.

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x-ray photon

a particle of x-ray energy.