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  1. Gamma ray - Wikipedia

    Gamma rays are ionizing radiation and are thus hazardous to life. They can cause DNA mutations, cancer and tumors, and at high doses burns and radiation sickness. Due to their …

  2. Gamma ray | Definition, Uses, Wavelength, Production ...

    Nov 28, 2025 · Gamma ray, electromagnetic radiation of the shortest wavelength and highest energy. Gamma rays are produced in the disintegration of radioactive atomic nuclei and in the …

  3. Gamma Rays or Gamma Radiation – Definition and Properties

    May 14, 2024 · Gamma rays or gamma radiation are a form of electromagnetic radiation with extremely high frequency and energy. They are a significant topic of study in fields such as …

  4. Gamma Rays - Science@NASA

    Aug 10, 2016 · Gamma rays have the smallest wavelengths and the most energy of any wave in the electromagnetic spectrum. They are produced by the hottest and most energetic objects in …

  5. What Is Gamma Radiation? - ThoughtCo

    Aug 5, 2021 · Gamma radiation (gamma rays) refers to the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with the most energy and shortest wavelength. Astrophysicists define gamma radiation as any …

  6. What Is Gamma Radiation? Definition & Applications

    Oct 30, 2025 · Gamma radiation is a form of electromagnetic energy originating from the atomic nucleus. It possesses enough energy to be highly destructive to biological matter, yet it is …

  7. Gamma Decay: Sources, Equation, Properties, & Applications

    Jun 10, 2025 · Gamma rays are a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation, similar to X-rays but with even greater energy. They belong to the electromagnetic spectrum and are …

  8. Gamma Radiation | Types, Properties & Uses

    May 29, 2024 · Gamma radiation, denoted by the Greek letter gamma (γ), is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is at the high-energy end of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is …

  9. Gamma radiation | ARPANSA

    Gamma rays are electromagnetic energy emitted by the nucleus of some radionuclides following radioactive decay.

  10. Radiation Basics | US EPA

    Sep 10, 2025 · gamma raysA form of ionizing radiation that is made up of weightless packets of energy called photons. Gamma rays can pass completely through the human body; as they …