The law of radioactive decay is a fundamental principle of nuclear physics that describes the process by which unstable atomic nuclei spontaneously emit radiation and transform into more stable nuclei. This process is known as radioactive decay. The law of radioactive decay states that the rate of decay of a radioactive substance is proportional to…
Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation that have extremely high energy and short wavelengths. They are produced by the decay of atomic nuclei, by nuclear reactions, or by other high-energy processes. Gamma rays are the most energetic type of electromagnetic radiation and are extremely penetrating, able to pass through most materials. They can…
Microwaves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about 1 millimeter to 1 meter, and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz. Microwaves are widely used in many different applications, including communication, radar, cooking, and medical treatment. One of the most well-known uses of microwaves is in microwave ovens, which…
The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation. It includes all the frequencies of electromagnetic radiation, which includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays. The electromagnetic spectrum is arranged in order of increasing frequency and decreasing wavelength. Radio waves have the longest wavelengths and…
Radiation refers to the emission or transmission of energy through space or a material medium in the form of waves or particles. There are different types of radiation, including electromagnetic radiation (such as radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays) and particle radiation (such as alpha particles, beta particles,…
