Name: | X-Rays |
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Description: | Penetrating electromagnetic radiation emitted when the inner orbital electrons of an atom are excited and release radiant energy. X-ray wavelengths range from 1 pm to 10 nm. Hard X-rays are the higher energy, shorter wavelength X-rays. Soft x-rays or Grenz rays are less energetic and longer in wavelength. The short wavelength end of the X-ray spectrum overlaps the GAMMA RAYS wavelength range. The distinction between gamma rays and X-rays is based on their radiation source. |
Synonyms: |
Roentgen Rays; X-Radiation; X-Radiations; X Radiations; Radiation, X; X Rays; X-Ray; Xray; X Radiation; Xrays.
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