A gamma ray is the shortest wavelength and highest energy electromagnetic radiation on the spectrum; it's at the very top. A gamma ray begins moving the instant it is created. And it moves at the speed of light (for the medium in which it is traveling). It continues this way until it "runs into something" and "bounces off" in an event we call scattering. The gamma ray may or may not lose energy in this scattering event. There are different ways it can scatter, but there is also the possibility that this ray, if it has sufficient energy and passes close to an atomic nucleus, will experience what is called pair production. A large chunk of the energy is converted directly in mass to create an electron and a positron (the anti-particle of the electron or antimatter). Another idea is that when the gamma ray passes through any matter, it can give energy to that matter. What happens is dependent on the energy of the ray and what atoms or molecules are present. You probably guessed there would be variables, huh. Atoms can be ionized (the electrons are kicked out of their orbits), or chemical bonds broken by the ionizing radiation. This is a particularly nasty possibility that presents itself because of the extreme energy of the gamma ray. And covalent bonds, the low-energy kind of chemical bond that is so commonly present in living material, can take a beating from gamma rays. That's what makes them so dangerous. Eventually, the gamma ray scatters and loses enough energy to become something less penetrating and harmful. But some matter had to "pay the freight" on the scattering and energy reduction events. You'll find a link below for more information.
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Gamma rays are the most dangerous form of radiation emitted by a nuclear explosion because of the difficulty in shielding them. This is because gamma rays have the shortest wavelength of all waves in the electromagnetic spectrum, and therefore have the greatest ability to penetrate through any gap, even a subatomic one, in what might otherwise be an effective shield. Gamma-rays are not stopped by the skin. They can induce DNA alteration by interfering with the genetic material of the cell. DNA double-strand breaks are generally accepted to be the most biologically significant lesion by which ionizing radiation causes cancer and hereditary disease. A study done on Russian nuclear workers exposed to external whole-body gamma radiation at high cumulative doses shows the link between radiation exposure and death from leukemia, lung, liver, skeletal and other solid cancers. Alongside radiation, gamma-rays also produce thermal burn injuries and induce an immunosuppressive effect. After gamma-irradiation, and the breaking of DNA double-strands, a cell can repair the damaged genetic material to the limit of its capability[citation needed]. However, a study of Rothkamm and Lobrich has shown that the repairing process works well after high-dose exposure but is much slower in the case of a low-dose exposure. This could mean that a chronic low-dose exposure cannot be fought by the body[citation needed]. The probability of detecting small alterations or of a detectable defect occurring is most likely small enough that the cell would replicate before initiating a full repair[citation needed]. Some cells can not detect their own genetic defects
Gamma rays are a form of ionizing radiation that can penetrate deep into tissues, potentially causing DNA damage within cells. This can lead to increased risk of cancer and other health issues, depending on the dose and duration of exposure. Protective measures, such as shielding and limiting exposure time, are important in minimizing the harmful effects of gamma rays on the human body.
A gamma ray is highly energetic form of electromagnetic radiation, and gamma ray photons result from changes in atomic nuclei. This type of radiation is ionizing radiation, and it is highly penetrating. Additionally, it will easily break chemical bonds in organic (and other) compounds. This results in tissue damage. Should the damage occur to the DNA within a cell, the cell has a much more difficult time repairing that, and it could die or mutate. Large doses of gamma radiation can cause an individual to suffer radiation sickness, and a sufficiently large dose can kill an individual.
Gamma rays are able to pass through the body because they have high energy and very short wavelengths. This allows them to penetrate matter easily, including the tissues in the body. This ability makes gamma rays useful in medical imaging and cancer treatment.
Yes, both gamma rays and X-rays can pass through the human body. However, exposure to these high-energy forms of radiation can pose health risks due to potential damage to cells and tissues. Medical imaging techniques like X-rays are used in controlled settings to diagnose and treat conditions while minimizing these risks.
Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation that can cause damage to living cells by breaking chemical bonds and disrupting cellular function. Prolonged exposure to gamma rays can lead to cell mutations, genetic damage, and an increased risk of developing cancer.
The MΓΆssbauer effect is limited to low-energy gamma rays because higher energy gamma rays would cause the whole crystal lattice to recoil, preventing the resonant absorption of the gamma ray by the nucleus. Low-energy gamma rays are needed to allow the nucleus to absorb the gamma ray without causing significant lattice vibration.
Gamma Rays
Gamma rays can cause radiation sickness and cancer in humans.
Gamma radiation, X Rays
Yes, both gamma rays and X-rays can pass through the human body. However, exposure to these high-energy forms of radiation can pose health risks due to potential damage to cells and tissues. Medical imaging techniques like X-rays are used in controlled settings to diagnose and treat conditions while minimizing these risks.
Gamma rays come from supernovae in space, not TV's. You are probably confused with display gamma, which is the relationship between input voltage and brightness.
No. Gamma rays are similar to X-rays in that they can penetrate deep into the human body. Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation which is produced by the decay of some radioisotopes and from nuclear reactions. A form of radiation which will be blocked by the skin is alpha particles, which are helium nuclei.
Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation that can cause damage to living cells by breaking chemical bonds and disrupting cellular function. Prolonged exposure to gamma rays can lead to cell mutations, genetic damage, and an increased risk of developing cancer.
Well , Gamma rays and X rays are both harmful and destructive in nature , but have significant advantages. 1. Gamma rays can destroy cancer cells and can treat cancer patients. 2. X rays can be used to check the human body for fracture , to treat the patient.
No, Eileen Brennan was not in the film "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-moon Marigolds."
The duration of The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds - film - is 1.67 hours.
No, gamma rays are not visible to the human eye.
Gamma rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation with the shortest wavelength and highest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum, ranging in size from 10 picometers to 100 attometers. They have very high energy and are produced by the decay of atomic nuclei or in nuclear reactions.
Gamma rays can effect all organic materials including wolves. Why did u think wolves wudnt be affected? lol wow