Early x-ray of a bird
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Early x-ray of a bird
In 1895 Roentgen discovered a new kind of radiant energy which he named x-rays. On December 22nd 1895 he produced the first human radiograph of his wifes hand. His paper " On a New Kind of Ray" was published at the end of December in " Proceedings of the Physical-Medical Society" of the University of Wurzburg. His discovery caused immense excitement and reports of his findings were cabled to newspapers around the world. This x-ray(cathodograph) shows the skeleton of a bird with a twisted neck and broken leg. The picture was published in 1896, less than a year from the date of Roentgens discovery. It was made by Herr Klingenberg in the laboratory of the Technical High School in Charlottenburg. this school was described in 1912 by an American visitor (Admiral Edwards) as superior to anything exisitng in America or Englan
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1895 Bird Radiation Radiograph X Rays Charlottenburg Klingenberg Roentgen Wurzburg
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This print captures an early x-ray image of a bird, taken in 1896, less than a year after Wilhelm Roentgen's groundbreaking discovery of x-rays. In 1895, Roentgen stumbled upon a new form of radiant energy and named it x-rays. His first human radiograph was produced on December 22nd that same year, depicting his wife's hand. The excitement surrounding this revolutionary finding spread like wildfire as reports were cabled to newspapers worldwide. The featured cathodograph showcases the skeletal structure of a bird with a twisted neck and broken leg. Created by Herr Klingenberg at the laboratory of the esteemed Technical High School in Charlottenburg, this image offers us a glimpse into the early applications of Roentgen's discovery. It is worth noting that Admiral Edwards, an American visitor in 1912, described the Technical High School in Charlottenburg as superior to any educational institution existing in America or England at that time. This historical artifact not only highlights the advancements made during the late 19th century but also emphasizes the significance and impact of Roentgen's pioneering work. Published just months after Roentgen's breakthrough findings were shared with the world, this remarkable photograph serves as a testament to both scientific progress and our enduring fascination with capturing images beyond what meets the eye.
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