What does R stand for?

Roentgen (unit of radiation exposure)

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Samples in periodicals archive:

In addition a new phenomenon, that came to be known as "Xrays," was discovered by Roentgen in 1895 and, unexpectedly, "radioactivity" was discovered by Becquerel in 1896.

The Quantum Revolution: A Historical Perspective (Greenwood Guides to ...

In this issue The paper on mammographic computer-aided diagnosis by Padayachee, Alport (Department of physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal) and Rae (Department of Medical Physics, University of the Free State) is a reminder that radiology was founded by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, himself a physicist.

Digital SAJR: the web and more

Joseph Jen-Sho Chen, lead author of the study, the researchers presented their findings at the 2009 American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting in Boston, MA, today.

United States: Computer-aided system may identify early-stage lung ...

Each year in November, the month when Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the x-ray, R.

National Radiologic Technology Week[R]: celebrate you, the R.T

Two other important milestones include X-rays - discovered by accident in 1895 by German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen while experimenting with a set of cathode ray tubes - and computers.

Penicillin to the Pill, what is the greatest medical miracle?

Singer Jason Pebworth, guitarists George Astasio and Kevin Roentgen, bass player Johnny Bentjen and drummer Chris Kano have enjoyed a hit album, three chart singles - including a number one - and performed two headline tours.

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We're all blown away that it did so well - it's incredible," says their slightly stunned guitarist Kevin Roentgen.

Orson well in with British pop scene; City gig for LA chart toppers

It's incredible," says their slightly stunned guitarist Kevin Roentgen.

Moving was bright idea