What is the purpose of the collimator in an x-ray machine?
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A collimator is a beam-restricting device that decreases production of scatter radiation. This improves radiation safety to personnel (less exposure) and improves image quality.
Glass and aluminum filters remove less-energetic x-rays from the primary beam.
Low-voltage electrical circuits provide electricity needed to heat the filament.
