History index (X-rays) |
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1895: Wilhelm Roentgen discovered what he called "a new form of light". 1896: Thomas Edison jumped on the bandwagon, creating his user-friendly fluoroscope, which did all sorts of damage in the hands of the inexperienced. 1900: X-rays become the hospital sensation, as patients lined up for a try. 1913: Coolidge (1873-1973) invented the "hot" cathode tube. 1916: Marie Curie established mobile X-ray units and began training X-ray technicians for military service. 2006: Airlines in the US began the routine use of skin reflection x-rays for bomb detection at airports. |
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