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Depending upon the definitions used, there IS some overlap between the wavelengths for x-rays and gamma radiation".
In nuclear medicine, a diagnostic X-Ray machine might produce the same 140 KeV photons as those produced produced by nuclear decay in Technicium,
while theraputic photons produced by a particle accelerator might have lower energy.
Some older standards used a wavelength such as 0.01 nanometers as the threshold below which shorter wavelength (higher energy) photons were described as "gamma rays".
More-recent conventions tend to use that term to refer only to radiation emitted by the nucleus of an isotope, whereas the term "X-Ray" is used if the radiation is due to electrons (either changing orbitals or being accelerated).
In astronmy, a gamma-ray burst might be caused by either mechanism.
In meteorology, gamma rays from lightning discharges are actually produced by electrons (by deceleration, in the same way that photons are produced in a synchrotron "light source").
What else can I help you with?
Is gamma not considered a type of radiation ray?
Actually, gamma is the ONLY type of radiation ray. Since the three types of radiation are alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays, and the other two are particles, technically, gamma rays are the only radiation rays. If that is not what you are looking for, then I recommend rephrasing your question.
What are the names of the three main types of radiation?
The three main types of radiation are alpha radiation, beta radiation, and gamma radiation. Alpha radiation consists of alpha particles, beta radiation consists of beta particles, and gamma radiation consists of gamma rays.
Do gamma ray have mass?
They are electromagnetic radiation, so no.
What type of radiation is used for radiotherapy?
Ionizing radiation is typically used for radiotherapy. This can include high-energy X-rays, gamma rays, and charged particles such as protons. These types of radiation can penetrate tissues to reach and destroy cancer cells.
With ray is similar with gamma ray?
Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays have very high penetration power. But they have low kinetic power and ionizing power. Gamma rays are similar to x-rays in the sense that both are forms of electromagnetic radiations.
What is used to detect gamma rays?
Scintillation detectors, semiconductor detectors, and Geiger-Muller tubes are commonly used to detect gamma rays. These detectors work by measuring the ionizing radiation produced when gamma rays interact with matter.
Is gamma a radiation ray?
Yes, gamma radiation is rays. Specifically it is photons, like light but much much higher in energy.
What is x-ray and gamma rays?
X-rays and gamma rays are forms of electromagnetic radiation with high energy and short wavelengths. X-rays are commonly used in medical imaging and security screening, while gamma rays are typically associated with nuclear reactions and radioactive decay. Both types of radiation can penetrate materials and tissues, but gamma rays have higher energy levels and are more penetrating than x-rays.
What is gamma rays and there uses?
Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation with high energy and short wavelength. They are used in various applications such as cancer treatment through radiation therapy, sterilization of medical equipment, and imaging techniques like gamma-ray spectroscopy.
Are the velocity of gamma ray and x-ray the same?
No, gamma rays and X-rays travel at different velocities. Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation produced by nuclear reactions and have the highest frequency and energy of all forms of electromagnetic radiation. X-rays are also a form of electromagnetic radiation but have lower energy and frequency than gamma rays.
Is a gamma ray a transmitter?
yes it can be used as a transmitter as well because few t.v. remotes used to have very light gamma rays to command t.v. sets but gamma rays are dangerous as they can cause cancerANS2:No, there is no such thing as a gamma wave transmitter. That implies that a man-made device is producing the radiation. In the case where electromagnetic waves of the same wavelength as gamma are produced artificially, those waves are called x-rays. Yes, there are x-ray transmitters. Gamma radiation is produced from natural processesX-rays are (usually) artificially produced gamma radiationAs for gamma ray t.v. remotes: the radiation used for the signal is way less energetic than gamma...less energetic than visible light. They all use infra red.
What is the difference between infrared ray and gamma rays?
The main difference between gamma rays and infrared rays is in their wavelengths. Gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths while infrared rays have longer wavelengths. Gamma and infrared rays are types of electromagnetic radiation.
