About This Episode:

What did they do with an x-ray machine before they discovered x-rays? In this episode, Kathy Joseph and guest Patrick Kelly discuss The History of the Xray and how it all began, from its discovery to how it was invented and how Edison got related to x-ray safety.

Topics discussed in this episode:

How Faraday's discovery of induction led to the creation of X-ray machines
Why the international debates about the nature of Cathode Rays were important
How the first medical X-ray was discovered
How the World reacted to X-rays
How Edison was involved for both good and ill


The Lightning Tamers Book by Kathy Joseph

This book will change your perspective of the pioneers you thought you knew like Franklin, Volta, Faraday, Ampère, Ohm, Joule, Morse, Bell, Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse.
She will also introduce you to many who should be famous but are not (yet) like Stephan Gray, Matthias Bose, Laura Bassi, and Charles Proteus Steinmetz.
Rigorously researched, historically and scientifically accurate, and quirky as hell, you are guaranteed to learn something new.
If you have wondered how our electric universe functions or just like reading a fun history book, THIS is the book for you.

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Resources:

Kathy Loves Physics YouTube Channel
Kathy Loves Physics Instagram
Kathy Loves Physics Facebook Group
Kathy Loves Physics Website
Patrick Kelly's YouTube Channel
Patrick Kelly's Instagram