Gamma Ray (Noun)
Meaning
Electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The radioactive isotope began emitting gamma rays as it underwent decay into a more stable form.
- Gamma ray telescopes in space can detect and study the high-energy radiation from distant sources.
- The scientist used a Geiger counter to measure the gamma rays emitted by the experimental sample.
- Cosmic rays produce gamma rays when they interact with the atmosphere of a planet or the interstellar medium.
- The linear accelerator was used to produce a beam of gamma rays for experiments in the lab.