gamma rays
Britishplural noun
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Electrons and positrons can collide and transform into gamma-ray photons, while gamma rays themselves can collide and create new particles.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
"About three months after the collapse, as the supernova debris expands and cools, the gamma rays can begin to leak out," Acero said.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
In some models, when two of these particles meet, they annihilate and produce high-energy radiation such as gamma rays.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
Still, other explanations are possible, including gamma rays produced by astrophysical sources like pulsars.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
“Do you know what gamma rays are?” asked Bogert sharply.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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