Radiation Types Radiation is energy that is emitted from a source and propagates through space in the form of waves or particles. There are different radiation types, each with its…
Gamma Radiation (Gamma γ Rays) Often denoted by the Greek letter gamma, ). Gamma rays are an energized form of electromagnetic radiation produced by radioactivity/other nuclear/subatomic processes such as electron-positron…
Alpha Radiation (α Rays) Alpha rays (or alpha particles or alpha radiation) are a form of radiation emitted by highly ionized and poorly penetrating particles. They consist of two protons…
Beta Radiation (Beta Rays) β Beta radiation is a form of radioactivity in which the nucleus emits electrons and antineutrinos (beta minus radiation) or positrons and neutrinos (beta plus radiation).…
Neutron Radiation Neutron radiation is ionizing radiation consisting of free neutrons (with different kinetic energies). Because neutrons are electrically neutral, the charge on the atomic nucleus and electrons has no…
Ionizing Radiation This article discusses the radiation of light rays alpha (α), beta (β), gamma (γ), radiation and neutrons. Certain types of ionizing radiations have sufficient energy to rip electrons…