Does X-ray deflected by a magnet?

X-rays cannot be directly deflected by a magnet or any magnetic field. This is because X-rays are a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation and are not composed of charged particles like electrons or protons. X-rays readily interact and deflect (bend) when they pass through matter, but electric and magnetic fields do not exert a direct force on them.

In contrast, charged particles, such as those in electron or ion beams, can be affected by magnetic fields due to the Lorentz force. The charged particles experience a force when moving in a magnetic field, leading to deflection of their path.

Additionally, X-rays can be indirectly affected by magnetic forces when passing through certain materials. For instance, if X-rays traverse a magnetically confined plasma (a hot ionized gas in a fusion device or other environment), the presence of strong magnetic fields can influence how X-rays interact and scatter within the plasma.

In summary, while X-rays themselves are not directly deflected by magnets, their propagation and interactions can be influenced by magnetic fields when interacting with matter or complex physical systems.