Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Antikathode

Radiology & Physiotherapy, Chemistry & Physics

Also known as: Anticathode

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

The antikathode is the electrode in an X-ray tube that emits X-rays when struck by cathode rays. It is typically faced with a heavy, refractory metal and requires reliable cooling during operation.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

ANTIKATHODE, the electrode of an X-ray tube that emits X-rays under the impact of cathode rays. The surface of the antikathode is covered with some heavy,

Antikathode: figure 1 from the 1928–1936 encyclopedia article

Geological section (anticline) of the Baden spring (Switzerland): 1 - sea level; 2 - river valley; 3 - eroded anticline; i - springs (after Mushketov).

refractory metal (platinum, rhodium, tungsten), and its body itself must be reliably cooled during the operation of the tube (water cooling of the antikathode is frequently used). The antikathode is connected by a wire to the anode.

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“Antikathode.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/antikathode/