Rectification in Radiography - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. Welcome back. This video is about rectification in radiography. Remember that there are two types of currents, an alternating current electrons are rapidly changing directions. This is the type of current needed by the transformers within the X-ray circuit. In direct current, notice that electrons flow in only one direct This is the type of current needed by the X-ray tube itself. Between the transformers and the X-ray tube, AC is converted to DC using a process called rectification.rectification is accomplished through simple devices called rectifiers. The most common rectifier is a solid state device that we call a diode.rectifiers or diodes are one way streets for electron traffic. When alternating current arrives at the rectifier, electrons are allowed to flow