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Amongst other uses, one in particular use is for the sterilization of an autoclave.
Another use is "irradiation" of bad cells in the body.
Gamma rays (which are high-energy photons) can be used to kill tumor cells by damaging their DNA : this is radiation therapy (aka radiotherapy).
Another use of gamma rays is to do functional imaging. A small amount of radioactivity is administered usually through intra-veinous injection. The radioactive chemical is chosen so that e.g. it is preferentially up taken by cancer cells. Then, a special device named a gamma-camera detects the radioactivity stemming from the body, creates images and allows the physician to locate the cancer cells. There are dozens of uses of gamma-rays for diagnostic imaging: finding tumors, but also finding stenosis (a abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel), haemmorage, pulmonary embolism, abnormal thyroid activity, dead cardiac cells after a heart attack, infection (by marking white blood cells with radioactive chemical)...
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Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?
Electrons are not directly involved in the creation of alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei (2 protons and 2 neutrons), beta radiation is made of electrons (beta-minus) or positrons (beta-plus), and gamma radiation is a high-energy electromagnetic radiation.
What are the 3 particles of radiation?
Alpha, Beta and Gamma
What is the Method used in alpha beta gamma?
Alpha, beta, and gamma refer to the types of radiation emitted by radioactive materials. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei, beta radiation consists of electrons or positrons, and gamma radiation consists of high-energy photons. Each type of radiation has its own properties and can interact differently with matter.
Can ultrasound waves are alpha beta or gamma rays?
No, they are unrelated. Alpha and beta radiation are particle streams, not waves. And gamma rays are electromagnetic waves.
What are 3 kinds of radiation given off by radioactive substances?
The three types of radiation given off by radioactive substances are alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays. Alpha particles are the least penetrating, beta particles are more penetrating than alpha particles, and gamma rays are the most penetrating and dangerous type of radiation.
Why is gamma radiation different from alpha and beta radiation?
Gamma radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation, whereas alpha and beta radiation are composed of particles. Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength and highest energy, whereas alpha and beta particles are larger and less penetrating. Gamma radiation does not carry an electric charge, while alpha and beta particles do.
Is alpha and beta decay are almost always accompanied by what?
Alpha and beta decay are often accompanied by the emission of gamma radiation. Gamma radiation is a high-energy form of electromagnetic radiation that helps to stabilize the nucleus after alpha or beta decay.
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.
Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?
Electrons are not directly involved in the creation of alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei (2 protons and 2 neutrons), beta radiation is made of electrons (beta-minus) or positrons (beta-plus), and gamma radiation is a high-energy electromagnetic radiation.
List the three main types of nuclear radiation in order of increasing ionizing ability?
Alpha, Beta, Gamma and cosmic are all examples of radiation.Types of radiation could be:Ionizing radiationElectromagnetic radiationInfra red radiation
What is the radiation type for alpha?
Alpha (and beta) radiation is "particle radiation" Gamma is electro-magnetic radiation.
Alpha beta gamma which is uncharged?
gama radiation is uncharged. Alpha is positive and beta is negative.
Which is not considered a raditional ray gamma beta alpha or infrared?
Alpha and beta are not electromagnetic radiation.
Three forms of radiation?
Alpha, Beta and Gamma
What are the 3 particles of radiation?
Alpha, Beta and Gamma
What is alpha beta and gamma in physics?
The first three letters of the greek alphabet. If you mean particles, then ... alpha is a helium nucleolus, beta is an electron, and gamma is electromagnetic radiation.
What is the Method used in alpha beta gamma?
Alpha, beta, and gamma refer to the types of radiation emitted by radioactive materials. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei, beta radiation consists of electrons or positrons, and gamma radiation consists of high-energy photons. Each type of radiation has its own properties and can interact differently with matter.
