| gamma ray |
a penetrating electromagnetic wave (ray) emitted by some radioactive isotopes during decay; similar to x-rays, which are man-made
Ãâó: nuclear.bfn.org/glossary.htm
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| gamma rays |
Part of the electromagnetic spectrum similar to X-rays but with shorter wavelengths and greater penetrative power (they can only be stopped by layers of lead or thick concrete).
Ãâó: velocity.ansto.gov.au/velocity/ans0002/glossary.as...
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| gamma rays |
electromagnetic radiation similar to light or X-rays, but much more energetic. Requires lead or concrete shielding
Ãâó: www.cardnm.org/glosscolfrm_a.html
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| gamma ray |
A photon emitted spontaneously from the nucleus of an atom of a radioactive substance. It is not a particle but a form of electromagnetic radiation, similar to light.
Ãâó: www.cardinalsurveys.com/glos.htm
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| gamma rays |
High-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted by certain radionuclides when their nuclei transition from a higher to a lower energy state. These rays have high energy and a short wave length. All gamma rays emitted from a given isotope have the same energy, a characteristic that enables scientists to identify which gamma emitters are present in a sample. Gamma rays are very similar to x-rays.
Ãâó: www.eccxray.com/rad_gloss.html
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