What is the significance of measuring attenuation in gamma rays?

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The discussion centers on the significance of measuring attenuation in gamma rays, specifically in the context of an experiment titled "ATTENUATION OF GAMMA RAYS." Attenuation refers to the reduction in intensity of gamma rays as they pass through a material. Measuring this phenomenon is crucial for applications in radiation protection, medical imaging, and nuclear physics, as it helps in understanding how gamma rays interact with different substances.

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Hello everybody, actually yesterday i read about an experiment "ATTENUATION OF GAMMA RAYS". can anybody tell me what is meanning of word ATTENUATION.And why we are measuring it? i.e. what is the sigificance of measuring it?
 
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Try google 'ATTENUATION' first and se what you get.
 

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