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Gamma rays are extremely high energy electromagnetic radiation. The source of gamma rays is nuclear "change" like radioactive decay. Radioisotopes, which are either the natural or artificial radioactive isotopes of elements, occur in river deltas, granite, some older paints, some older ceramics, nuclear waste, and specifically irradiated materials that have been made radioactive to be applied to medical devices (like 60Co "pencils" used for medical treatment) or industrial imaging or irradiation sterilization equipments.
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Can gamma ray bursts occur on earth?
No, gamma ray bursts do not occur on Earth. They are extremely energetic explosions from distant sources in space, such as collapsing stars or merging neutron stars. If a gamma ray burst were to occur close to Earth, it could have devastating effects on our planet.
Does earth emit higher energy radiation that the sun?
No, the Sun emits higher energy radiation than the Earth. The Sun emits a wide range of energy, including high-energy ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray radiation, while the Earth's radiation is primarily in the form of infrared and visible light.
How many protons and neutrons in gamma?
Gamma rays are electromagnetic (EM) energy, and they are at the extreme end of the EM spectrum above X-rays. These high energy, high frequency (short wavelength and short period) rays are created by atomic nuclei when atoms change their nuclear structure through radioactive (or nuclear) decay or when changing from a high energy state to a lower one. As gamma rays are produced in nuclear activity of some sort, if might be argued that neutrons and protons in the nucleus of an atom that is undergoing some sort of nuclear change are the ones responsible for gamma rays. The electrons in an atom are in the electron cloud, and they are not involved with the release of gamma rays.
Is dark lightning real?
Dark lightning, also known as terrestrial gamma-ray flashes, is a phenomenon that occurs during thunderstorms. It is not traditional lightning but rather high-energy bursts of gamma rays. While dark lightning is a real phenomenon, it is not visible to the naked eye and is still being studied by scientists to understand its effects and implications.
The hottest objects with temperatures in the millions of degrees Kelvin give off most of their radiation in which part of the electromagnetic spectrum?
The hottest objects with temperatures in the millions of degrees Kelvin give off most of their radiation in the X-ray part of the electromagnetic spectrum. X-rays have high energy and short wavelengths, making them suitable for detecting extremely hot objects like those with temperatures in the millions of degrees Kelvin.
What effect does losing a gamma ray have on the nucleus?
Losing a gamma ray does not change the number of protons or neutrons in the nucleus, so the nucleus remains the same element. However, the nucleus may be left in an excited state after emitting a gamma ray, and it typically returns to its ground state quickly by emitting the gamma ray.
What emits rays?
Many objects in the universe emit rays, such as stars emitting light rays, radioactive elements emitting gamma rays, and X-ray machines emitting X-rays. Rays can also be emitted from phenomena like solar flares, cosmic rays, and radioactive decay.
Can gamma ray bursts occur on earth?
No, gamma ray bursts do not occur on Earth. They are extremely energetic explosions from distant sources in space, such as collapsing stars or merging neutron stars. If a gamma ray burst were to occur close to Earth, it could have devastating effects on our planet.
Is a Mobile Gamma Ray System radiation emitting?
Yes, a Mobile Gamma Ray System emits gamma radiation for various applications such as industrial radiography, medical imaging, and scientific research. Precautions and safety measures must be followed to minimize exposure to radiation.
What would happen to earth if it got hit by a gamma-ray burst?
Earth gets hit every day by gamma-ray bursts - from far, far away. Depending on how near the gamma-ray burst is, it may cause some serious damage.
What if earth were hit by a gamma ray burst?
The earth would be completely destroyed.
Do gamma ray bursts emit light faster than the speed of light?
Gamma ray bursts emitting light! What is meant by this? Any way gamma ray coming out of a radioactive nucleus is also an electromagnetic radiation as light but with very much higher frequency. Gamma ray also travels with the same speed as light does. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, no radiation can travel with a velocity higher than that of light
Can you think of any objects or processes outside the solar system that might affect the earth?
Yes, objects like asteroids or comets from interstellar space can potentially collide with Earth and cause significant impact. Additionally, cosmic events such as supernovae explosions or gamma-ray bursts from distant sources could also affect Earth's atmosphere or climate.
Which ray is the strongest?
Gamma Ray
What would happen if a gamma ray burst hit the earth?
If a gamma ray burst hit Earth, it could potentially strip away the ozone layer, leading to an increase in harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. This could have catastrophic effects on the environment and life on Earth. However, the likelihood of a gamma ray burst hitting Earth directly is very low.
Why do we use gamma ray machine?
We use a gamma ray machine to find out where the gamma rays are and where they are pointed to. We also use these machines to study a gamma ray.
Will a gamma ray burst end the world?
There has been some speculation that a gamma ray burst has affected life on earth at one or more intervals in the past. And it is possible for it to happen in the future. For a gamma ray burst to destroy earth, the source would have to be moderately close, and because one characteristic of the gamma ray burst is that the emitting body directs two separate "rays" out in opposite directions. We'd have to be exactly in the wrong place at the wrong time and end up on an axial alignment with the gamma ray beam. As the beam is of short duration, the earth would shield a portion of life from its direct effects, but the destruction (ionization) of our atmosphere by the high radiation could burn the entire surface of the planet. Even on the "back side" away from the direction the beam originated in. This could happen, but will it happen? It's an event of low probability. Not that anyone will be spared if we "win the lottery" and get tagged.
