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• Kev - 1,000 ev (see electron volt)
  
• K-Electron Capture - Electron capture by a nucleus of an electron from the "K" or innermost shell of electrons surrounding it. Also loosely used to designate any orbital electron captured.
  
• Kilovolt (kv) - Unit of electromotive force or potential equal to 100 volts.
  
• Kilovolt Peak - The crest value of electromotive force or potential, in kilovolts, of a pulsating source of electric potential.
  
• Klein-Nishina Formula - Gives an angular distribution of Compton scattered x-rays and gamma-rays.
  • (Course Material/Radiography/Physics/kleinnishina.htm)
    
• K-Shell - The lowest energy state of an atom.
  • (Course Material/Radiography/EquipmentMaterials/xraysources.htm)