X-ray Production: Frequency & Wavelength
This simulation calculates the maximum frequency and minimum wavelength of X-rays produced by high-voltage electrons.
kilovolts (kV)
Range: 10 - 100
Current: 30 kV
Maximum Frequency
7.24 ×10¹⁸ Hz
Minimum Wavelength
0.0414 nm
Calculation Details
νmax = e × V / h
Where:
νmax = maximum X-ray frequency
e = electron charge (1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ C)
V = acceleration voltage (V)
h = Planck's constant (6.626 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s)
λmin = c / νmax
Where:
λmin = minimum X-ray wavelength
c = speed of light (3 × 10⁸ m/s)
νmax = maximum X-ray frequency
Electron Energy:
3 ×10⁴ eV
Speed of Light (c):
3 ×10⁸ m/s
Planck's Constant (h):
6.626 ×10⁻³⁴ J·s
