Homonym: Roentgen (Radiation)
Roentgen refers to Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, a German physicist who discovered X-rays in 1895. His groundbreaking work earned him the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901. Roentgen's discovery revolutionized medical imaging, allowing doctors to see inside the human body without surgery.
The term "roentgen" is also used as a unit of measurement for exposure to ionizing radiation. It quantifies the amount of radiation that produces a specific amount of ionization in air. This unit is important in fields like radiology and radiation safety, helping to assess and manage exposure levels.