Wavelength of Gamma Rays

In summary, the wavelength of gamma rays is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of an electromagnetic wave in the gamma ray region of the electromagnetic spectrum, measured in nanometers or picometers. It is inversely proportional to their energy, with a range of 0.01 nanometers to 1 femtometer. Gamma rays are produced through the decay of unstable atomic nuclei or nuclear reactions, and have practical applications in medicine, industry, and scientific research.
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Gamma Rays of wavelength 0.710 Angstrom are scattered in a thin foil of Aluminium. The scattered radiation is observed at an angle of 60 degree from the incident direction. What wavelength would u expect to see?


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Based on the information given, it is not possible to determine the expected wavelength of the scattered gamma rays. This is because the wavelength of the scattered radiation depends on the energy of the incident gamma rays, which is not provided in the given information. Additionally, the angle of scattering also affects the wavelength of the scattered radiation, so without knowing the incident angle, it is not possible to accurately predict the expected wavelength. More information would be needed to make a precise calculation, such as the energy of the incident gamma rays and the angle of incidence.
 

1. What is the definition of wavelength of gamma rays?

The wavelength of gamma rays refers to the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of an electromagnetic wave in the gamma ray region of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is measured in nanometers (nm) or picometers (pm).

2. How is the wavelength of gamma rays related to their energy?

The wavelength of gamma rays is inversely proportional to their energy. This means that as the wavelength decreases, the energy of the gamma ray increases and vice versa. This relationship is described by the equation E = hc/λ, where E is the energy, h is Planck's constant, c is the speed of light, and λ is the wavelength.

3. What is the range of wavelengths for gamma rays?

The range of wavelengths for gamma rays is between 0.01 nanometers (10 picometers) and 1 femtometer (10^-15 meters). This corresponds to a frequency range of 10^19 Hz to 10^24 Hz.

4. How are gamma rays produced?

Gamma rays are produced through the decay of unstable atomic nuclei, usually in the form of alpha or beta particles. They can also be produced through nuclear reactions, such as in nuclear power plants or in the explosion of a nuclear bomb.

5. What are the practical applications of gamma rays?

Gamma rays have many practical applications, including medical imaging (using gamma ray cameras to detect and diagnose diseases), cancer treatment (using targeted gamma rays to destroy cancer cells), and industrial uses (such as sterilization and material testing). They are also used in research and scientific studies to understand the structure of atoms and molecules.

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