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whats the highest frequency gamma ray normally emitted by any nucleus
something that I read said that gamma rays were normally less than 10 Mev
something that I read said that gamma rays were normally less than 10 Mev
Yes - nuclear energy levels of 92 natural and about 26 artifical man-made elements and the population of radionuclides are on the order of several MeV, up to about 10 MeV.granpa said:whats the highest frequency gamma ray normally emitted by any nucleus
something that I read said that gamma rays were normally less than 10 Mev
E(keV) Intensity Nuclide Decay Mode and half-life
8857(20) 0.16 B-13 (B- 17.36 MS)
8869.3( 5) 7.600e-02 N-16 (B- 7.13 S)
8887.5( 2) 8.600e-02 P-28 (B+ 270.3 MS)
8966 0.109 K-48 (B- 6.8 S)
9046.78( 7) 3.100e-02 C-15 (B- 2.449 S)
9218.8(12) 4.920e-02 K-36 (EC 342 MS)
9300 0.46 K-48 (B- 6.8 S)
9379.5( 5) 2.020e-02 P-28 (B+ 270.3 MS)
9450.1 0.11 Al-24 (EC 2.053 S)
9477.4( 9) 5.500e-02 P-28 (B+ 270.3 MS)
9793.8(10) 1.300e-02 P-28 (B+ 270.3 MS)
9826.2 0.2 Al-24m (EC 131.3 MS)
9893( 5) 2.200e-02 B-13 (B- 17.36 MS)
9943.3 2.700e-02 Al-24 (EC 2.053 S)
9965.6 1.6 Al-24m (EC 131.3 MS)
The highest frequency gamma ray is a type of electromagnetic radiation with the shortest wavelength and highest energy on the electromagnetic spectrum. It has a frequency of over 10^19 hertz (Hz).
The highest frequency gamma ray is produced through the process of nuclear decay or during high energy collisions between particles, such as in a particle accelerator.
The highest frequency gamma ray has no mass or charge, and it travels at the speed of light. It is highly penetrating and can pass through most materials, but can also be blocked by dense materials such as lead or concrete.
Exposure to the highest frequency gamma ray can be harmful to living organisms, as it can cause damage to cells and DNA. It is important to limit exposure and use proper shielding when working with sources of gamma rays.
The highest frequency gamma ray is used in various fields such as nuclear medicine, astrophysics, and material science for imaging, sterilization, and radioactive tracing. It is also used in cancer treatment through a process called gamma ray therapy.