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A gamma ray is an extremely high energy photon or "ray" of electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays appear at the extreme upper end of the electromagnetic spectrum, up above X-rays with a bit of overlap. Their wavelengths are on the order of 10-11 meters (10 picometers), which translates into a frequency of about 30 x 1018 Hz. They have energies of 100 keV and up, and are created by actions or reactions involving atomic nuclei.

Gamma rays are a form of ionizing radiation, and they have very good penetrating power. They appear as a result of changes in atomic nuclei, and will cause some biological damage to living tissue. We are getting "zapped" by them all the time as part of natural background radiation. Use the link below to check facts and learn more.

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