Gamma-ray Synonyms

A stream of high-energy electromagnetic radiation given off by an atomic nucleus undergoing radioactive decay. Because the wavelengths of gamma rays are shorter than those of x-rays, gamma rays have greater energy and penetrating power than x-rays. Gamma rays are emitted by pulsars, quasars, and radio galaxies but cannot penetrate the Earth's atmosphere.
Synonyms:
  1. S-ray
  2. high-energy photon
  3. invisible radiation
Electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. gamma-radiation

Words Related to Gamma-ray

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Gamma-ray Sentence Examples

  • In gamma-ray astronomy, exposure is even more crucial than usual.

  • Distant and faint gamma-ray burst afterglows will appear as tiny smudges of light even to the powerful UVOT.

  • Track Record UK involvement in VHE gamma ray astronomy dates to its inception.

  • No such obstacle is present in the gamma-ray burst case, where no dominant model exists.

  • The group is part of the EU gamma ray burst network.

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