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[[File:Doctor destroys slab.jpg|thumb|The Doctor using an X-ray machine. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones]]'')]] | [[File:Doctor destroys slab.jpg|thumb|The Doctor using an X-ray machine. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones]]'')]] | ||
'''X-rays''' (or '''Röntgen radiation''') were a type of electromagnetic radiation. They were used in medical examinations because they penetrated soft tissue, allowing a non-invasive exam of the internal anatomy; they could also be used to examine the interiors of sealed objects using the same method. High levels of X-ray radiation could be harmful to many forms of life. When focused into a coherent beam or [[laser]], X-rays could be used as an offensive weapon. | '''X-rays''' (or '''Röntgen radiation'''{{fact}}) were a type of electromagnetic radiation. They were used in medical examinations because they penetrated soft tissue, allowing a non-invasive exam of the internal anatomy; they could also be used to examine the interiors of sealed objects using the same method. High levels of X-ray radiation could be harmful to many forms of life. When focused into a coherent beam or [[laser]], X-rays could be used as an offensive weapon. | ||
== Instances of medical X-ray use == | == Instances of medical X-ray use == | ||
* In the [[1970s]], X-rays were used on the [[Third Doctor]] at [[Ashbridge Cottage Hospital]]. They revealed his [[binary vascular system]] and astounded Dr | * In the [[1970s]], X-rays were used on the [[Third Doctor]] at [[Ashbridge Cottage Hospital]]. They revealed his [[binary vascular system]] and astounded [[Dr]] [[Henderson (Spearhead from Space)|Henderson]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Spearhead from Space]]'') | ||
* On [[31 December]] [[1999]], Dr | * On [[31 December]] [[1999]], [[Dr]] [[Grace Holloway]] was similarly astounded at the [[Seventh Doctor]]'s X-ray results. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doctor Who (TV story)|Doctor Who]]'') | ||
== Instances of X-rays as non-medical imaging == | == Instances of X-rays as non-medical imaging == | ||
* The [[Mantis (Size Control)|Mantis]] leader, in his attempts to learn the nature of [[the Doctor's TARDIS]], had it subjected to X-rays, to find it was [[dimensionally transcendental]] and that the | * The [[Mantis (Size Control)|Mantis]] leader, in his attempts to learn the nature of [[the Doctor's TARDIS]], had it subjected to X-rays, to find it was [[dimensionally transcendental]] and that the Third Doctor was inside it. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Size Control]]'') | ||
* Dr | * [[Dr]] [[Carter (The Hand of Fear)|Carter]] took X-rays of [[Eldrad]]'s fossilised hand which, unlike normal fossils, didn't show any tissue differentiation (since it belonged to a [[silicon]]-based life form). ([[TV]]: ''[[The Hand of Fear]]'') | ||
== Instances of harmful X-ray use == | == Instances of harmful X-ray use == | ||
* [[Third | * The [[Third Doctor]] cured [[Liz Shaw]] and [[Captain]] [[Harvey (Invaders Invisible)|Harvey]] of their possession by a [[sentient virus]] by using an X-ray machine on them. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Invaders Invisible (short story)|Invaders Invisible]]'') | ||
* In [[2003]], the [[Seventh Doctor]] used a [[singularity]] which generated X-ray pulses to sterilise [[Agent Yellow]], saving humanity at the cost of killing millions. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Eternity Weeps]]'') | * In [[2003]], the [[Seventh Doctor]] used a [[singularity]] which generated X-ray pulses to sterilise [[Agent Yellow]], saving humanity at the cost of [[Genocide|killing millions]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Eternity Weeps]]'') | ||
* In [[2008]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] destroyed one of [[Florence Finnegan]]'s [[Slab]]s by using his [[sonic screwdriver]] to increase the [[radiation]] of [[Royal Hope Hospital]]'s X-ray machine by 5000%. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones]]'') | * In [[2008]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] destroyed one of [[Florence Finnegan]]'s [[Slab]]s by using his [[sonic screwdriver]] to increase the [[radiation]] of [[Royal Hope Hospital]]'s X-ray machine by 5000%. ([[TV]]: ''[[Smith and Jones]]'') | ||
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X-rays (or Röntgen radiation[source needed]) were a type of electromagnetic radiation. They were used in medical examinations because they penetrated soft tissue, allowing a non-invasive exam of the internal anatomy; they could also be used to examine the interiors of sealed objects using the same method. High levels of X-ray radiation could be harmful to many forms of life. When focused into a coherent beam or laser, X-rays could be used as an offensive weapon.
Instances of medical X-ray use
- In the 1970s, X-rays were used on the Third Doctor at Ashbridge Cottage Hospital. They revealed his binary vascular system and astounded Dr Henderson. (TV: Spearhead from Space)
- On 31 December 1999, Dr Grace Holloway was similarly astounded at the Seventh Doctor's X-ray results. (TV: Doctor Who)
Instances of X-rays as non-medical imaging
- The Mantis leader, in his attempts to learn the nature of the Doctor's TARDIS, had it subjected to X-rays, to find it was dimensionally transcendental and that the Third Doctor was inside it. (COMIC: Size Control)
- Dr Carter took X-rays of Eldrad's fossilised hand which, unlike normal fossils, didn't show any tissue differentiation (since it belonged to a silicon-based life form). (TV: The Hand of Fear)
Instances of harmful X-ray use
- The Third Doctor cured Liz Shaw and Captain Harvey of their possession by a sentient virus by using an X-ray machine on them. (PROSE: Invaders Invisible)
- In 2003, the Seventh Doctor used a singularity which generated X-ray pulses to sterilise Agent Yellow, saving humanity at the cost of killing millions. (PROSE: Eternity Weeps)
- In 2008, the Tenth Doctor destroyed one of Florence Finnegan's Slabs by using his sonic screwdriver to increase the radiation of Royal Hope Hospital's X-ray machine by 5000%. (TV: Smith and Jones)
X-ray-based weapons
- In the 21st century, Space Station W3 was armed with an X-ray laser. (TV: The Wheel in Space)
- On the Moon's surface in 2070, the Cybermen employed a cannon-sized X-ray laser. (TV: The Moonbase)
- The Cyber-gun found on Telos by the Parry expedition was a hand-held X-ray laser. (TV: The Tomb of the Cybermen)
