filtration of x-ray photons
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filtration of x-ray photons
The absorption of some longer-wavelength, low-energy x-ray photons by an absorbing medium placed in the path of the beam. Materials used for x-ray absorption include aluminum, copper, molybdenum, and zinc.
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