gamma rays
Britishplural noun
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That distance was too great for the instrument to detect gamma rays coming from the planet, but scientists believed it might still register neutrons escaping from the Martian surface and atmosphere.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Those elements can then release neutrons and gamma rays at different energy levels.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 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
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
These X rays and gamma rays are like waves of light, but with a much shorter wavelength.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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