X-rays are a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than ultraviolet light. These rays are generated when high-speed electrons interact with specialized materials, producing a spectrum of invisible radiation. In scientific and medical contexts, X-rays are utilized because different types of biological and inorganic materials absorb varying amounts of this energy, creating contrast between them. Radiographic imaging involves passing X-rays through a subject, and the differential attenuation of the beam allows visualization of internal structures, such as bones, dense tissues, and foreign objects, forming an image captured on a detector. The technology plays critical roles in diagnostics, material analysis, and industrial inspection.