It’s important to understand that your can’t increase your magnification infinitely, as there are some real-world constraints to contend with. We’ll cover these more in future articles, but for now keep in mind the following:

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Geometric magnification of X-rays works identically to its counterpart in visible light and shadows. The magnification factor is just a simple ratio comparing the Source to Detector distance to the Source to Object distance:

The coverage area on the detector may be calculated with the same formula, but swapping out the distance variables for Source to Detector distance:

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Geometric magnification is an easy concept with a (unnecessarily?) confusing name. This is simply the magnification of the object being imaged on the surface of the detector. For example, if you are measuring a 50μm feature, an 8x geometric magnification factor will blow that feature up to 400μm on the detector surface. Understanding your magnification and the size of the features you need to resolve will help you select the correct detector for your application.

Try this: hold your cell phone flashlight a fixed distance away from a flat table, the put a single finger half way between the camera LED and the table. The shadow of your finger on the table will be about 2x its real size. If you hold your phone in one spot and move your finger up and down, you can see the magnification change. As you move your finger closer to the table, the shadow shrinks; as you move your finger closer to your phone, the shadow grows. You can also change the magnification by holding your finger a constant distance from your phone, and moving the phone/finger pair closer and further from the table.

Try it yourself! Use the calculator below to check your coverage dimensions and magnification factor for your application or use case.