Discovery and development of X-rays

In this activity, students learn about the discovery of X-rays and their development as a medical imaging technology.

The first X-ray

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When German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays in 1895, he took an X-ray image of his wife's hand that clearly showed the bones of her hand as well as her wedding ring.

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By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

• research an aspect of the discovery of X-rays and their development as a medical imaging technology

• present their research to their student groups.

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• introduction/background notes

• what you need

• what to do.