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Gamma ray

A gamma ray, also known as gamma radiation (symbol γ), is a penetrating form of electromagnetic radiation arising from high-energy interactions like the radioactive decay of atomic nuclei or astronomical events like solar flares. Lower energy gamma radiation overlaps the upper end of X-ray radiation; they are distinguished by their different origins.…

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Gamma ray

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Avg. degree1.99
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Gamma ray

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related to history · 16
Gamma ray → Edward Andrade, Ernest Rutherford, French, Gamma, Greek, Henri Becquerel, However, In, Later, Paul Villard, Rutherford, The, This, Villard, Villard's, X-rays
related to Particle physics · 13
Gamma ray → Because, Conversely, For, Gamma, High, Hz, If, Large Hadron Collider, Many, Planck, Similarly, Since, Typically
has effect · 11
Gamma ray → Gamma, Gy, High, However, In, Low, Radiological Protection, Seivert, The, The International Commission, These
related to Distinction from X-rays · 9
Gamma ray → Exceptions, However, Older, Originally, Since, The, Thus, X-ray, X-rays
related to Gamma spectroscopy · 9
Gamma ray → As, Condon, Franck, Gamma, However, In, Mössbauer, Such, The
related to Penetration of matter · 9
Gamma ray → Because, Due, For, Gamma, However, HVL, Materials, Protective, The
related to Risk assessment · 8
Gamma ray → By, CT, Natural, PET/CT, The, There, United Kingdom, USA
related to Sources · 8
Gamma ray → Compton, Earth, Earth's, Gamma, It, Natural, Notable, Such
related to Radioactive decay (gamma decay) · 6
Gamma ray → Formation, Gamma, It, Such, The, When
has application · 5
Gamma ray → Earth's, Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, Gamma, Gamma-induced, Instruments

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gamma rays radiation energy decay ray nuclear sources radioactive x-rays also beta high nuclei alpha particles photons photon produced used

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Gamma rayis asame as that of an energy transition in the nucleus0.90text
the Cygnus X-3 microquasar.Natural sources of gamma rays originating on Earth are mostly a result of radioactive decayinstance ofrange have been observed from astronomical sources0.80text
secondary radiation from atmospheric interactions with cosmic ray particlesinstance ofrange have been observed from astronomical sources0.80text
lead or concreteinstance ofrequiring shielding made from dense materials0.80text
potassium-40instance ofSourcesNatural sources of gamma rays on Earth include gamma decay from naturally occurring radioisotopes0.80text
and also as a secondary radiation from various atmospheric interactions with cosmic ray particlesinstance ofSourcesNatural sources of gamma rays on Earth include gamma decay from naturally occurring radioisotopes0.80text
neutron captureinstance ofGamma decay may also follow nuclear reactions0.80text
nuclear fissioninstance ofGamma decay may also follow nuclear reactions0.80text
or nuclear fusioninstance ofGamma decay may also follow nuclear reactions0.80text
Gamma rayhas applicationGamma0.60section
Gamma rayhas applicationEarth's0.60section
Gamma rayhas applicationInstruments0.60section

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