Nota de aplicación
Highly energetic electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength emitted during radioactive decay. Gamma rays are essentially very short x-rays and penetrate matter deeply. Gamma radiation is used in radiography and as an exterminant and sterilizing agent, which kills insects, molds, bacteria, or fungi.
Ubicación jerarquía
- Faceta Conceptos Asociados
- .. conceptos asociados
- .... conceptos científicos
- ...... conceptos de ciencias físicas
- ........ conceptos físicos
- .......... <energía y conceptos relacionados>
- ............ energía
- .............. radiation (energy)
- ................ radiación electromagnética
- .................. cosmic rays
- .................. gamma radiation
- .................. luz (energía) [+]
- .................. microwaves
- .................. rayos X (radiación)