Gamma Ray Definition

gamma-ray, gamma-rays
noun
Electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of 10-9 centimeters or less: may be produced by the reactions of nuclei or elementary particles or by the interaction of high energy electrons with matter.
Webster's New World
A stream of gamma rays.
Webster's New World
A narrow beam of such photons.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
adjective
Pertaining to gamma rays or gamma radiation.
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Noun

Singular:
gamma ray
Plural:
gamma-rays

Gamma Ray Sentence Examples

  • In gamma-ray astronomy, exposure is even more crucial than usual.

  • Distant and faint gamma-ray burst afterglows will appear as tiny smudges of light even to the powerful UVOT.

  • Track Record UK involvement in VHE gamma ray astronomy dates to its inception.

  • No such obstacle is present in the gamma-ray burst case, where no dominant model exists.

  • The group is part of the EU gamma ray burst network.

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