While you are stepping through the metal detector, your carry-on items are going through the X-ray system. The machine used in airports usually is based on a dual-energy X-ray system. This system has a single X-ray source sending out X-rays, typically in the range of 140 to 160 kilovolt peak (KVP).
Parent categories: Airline & Airport Operations
Related sub-categories: Airline Operations (Airside) – Airport Metal Detection