noun
- the target electrode in an X-ray tube that emits X-rays when struck by electrons from the cathode
Usage: technical; physics
Examples
- The anticathode in the X-ray machine was made of tungsten.
- Electrons from the heated cathode strike the anticathode to produce X-rays.
- The anticathode must be able to withstand high temperatures during operation.
- Rotating anticathodes help distribute heat more evenly across the surface.
- The material of the anticathode affects the quality of the X-ray beam.
- Medical X-ray tubes typically use a tungsten anticathode for optimal performance.