Exploring the Energy Levels of Nuclei: Electrons and Gamma-Ray Photons

[Denton]

[Mentor's note: Oh crap, I accidentally hit the "Edit" button instead of "Quote" so I ended up editing Denton's original question and replacing it with my reply. Sorry about that... ]

Nuclei do have energy levels analogous to the energy levels of the atomic electrons, but the energies are much larger. Transitions between those energy levels involve emission or absorption of gamma-ray photons.

 

[Denton]

Does this mean they cannot absorb/emit energies lower than that of gamma?

 

[astrokreng]

I find this topic fascinating! The fact that nuclei have energy levels similar to electrons but at a much larger scale is intriguing. It opens up a whole new realm of research and understanding in the field of nuclear physics. The emission and absorption of gamma-ray photons during transitions between these energy levels is also a crucial aspect to study, as it can provide valuable insights into the structure and behavior of nuclei. This research has the potential to contribute to various fields such as energy production, medical imaging, and even our understanding of the universe. I look forward to exploring this topic further and discovering new insights into the energy levels of nuclei.