What Are the Energy Levels of Nuclei and Their Connection to Gamma-Ray Photons?

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Nuclei possess energy levels similar to atomic electron energy levels, but these are significantly higher. Transitions between these nuclear energy levels result in the emission or absorption of gamma-ray photons. The discussion raises the question of whether nuclei can absorb or emit energies lower than those associated with gamma rays. Understanding these energy levels is crucial for comprehending nuclear reactions and gamma-ray interactions. The connection between nuclear energy levels and gamma-ray photons is fundamental in nuclear physics.
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[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... :frown:]

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

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