The thickness of aluminum that will reduce the intensity of the x-ray beam by 50% is termed:

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The half-value layer (HVL) is defined as the thickness of a material that is needed to reduce the x-ray beam intensity by half. The measurement of HVL is used to determine the quality of x-ray beams and the effectiveness of filtration in reducing patient dose. Filtration and collimation are related but different concepts in radiography, while penetrating power refers to the ability of x-rays to pass through different materials.

The Thickness of Aluminum That Will Reduce the Intensity of the X-Ray