Film. The benefits of a small focal spot

June 26, 2023 | David Campos

This focus topic explores the benefits of using a smaller focal spot in X-ray technology. By reducing the size of the focal spot, geometrical un-sharpness is minimized, resulting in a sharper image with improved detail detectability.

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