Mesh term Gamma Rays
Browse to parent terms:Electromagnetic Radiation
Radiation, Ionizing
Description
Penetrating, high-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted from atomic nuclei during NUCLEAR DECAY. The range of wavelengths of emitted radiation is between 0.1 - 100 pm which overlaps the shorter, more energetic hard X-RAYS wavelengths. The distinction between gamma rays and X-rays is based on their radiation source.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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