[Experimental study of intensifying screens used in diagnostic radiography (author's transl)]

A physical experimental study of intensifying screens for diagnostic radiography was set up. Experimental conditions were identical with those of medical practice. Spectra speeds of several films and spectral emission of intensifying screens were built up. Speeds of screen-film combinations, as well as definitions, were measured. Results are available to range the different screens-film systems after their speed factor, at 40, 70 and 120 kV, with mention of definition of these systems. It so objectively appears that rare-earth intensifying screens make possible a decrease of X-ray exposure for patient under a factor 2 to 2,5 and a less early wearing of apparatus, namely of X-ray tubes.