Since its accidental discovery in 1896, the x-ray has been an important tool in many different aspects. X-rays are electromagnetic radiation ranging in wavelength from about 100 A to 0.01 A. The shorter the wavelength of the x-ray, the greater its energy and its penetrating power. Longer wavelengths, near the ultraviolet-ray band of the electromagnetic spectrum, are known as soft x -rays. The shorter wavelengths, closer to and overlapping the gamma ray range, are called hard x-rays. The …showed first 75 words of 777 total…

…showed last 75 words of 777 total…to light each day. X-rays are the wave of the future, from changing protein structures to observing black holes and galaxies light years away. The only limits of the possibilities are the limits of the human imagination needed to apply them. The discovery of x-rays was accidental; the discovery of using x-rays to cure all cancers may be as well. X-rays have the potential to continue making an impact on society for years to come.