When wavelength is smaller than 1pm

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Gamma rays encompass all wavelengths below 10 picometers, and there are no frequencies with smaller wavelengths classified differently. These rays possess high energy levels, sufficient to ionize atoms and damage biological tissues. At extreme energies, gamma particles can convert into electron-positron pairs, illustrating the relationship between energy and mass. The discussion highlights the unique characteristics of gamma rays and their implications in physics and biology. Understanding these properties is crucial for fields such as radiation safety and astrophysics.
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Hi all,

Higher end of electromagnetic spectrum is γ rays around 1pm (300EHz). What are the characteristics of frequencies having smaller wavelength than γ rays ?

What are the characteristics of signals that has wavelength at Planck scale?
 
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y33t said:
Hi all,
What are the characteristics of frequencies having smaller wavelength than γ rays ?

Gamma rays by definition include all wavelengths below 10 picometers. There are no wavelengths "smaller" than gamma rays because no matter how small you get, they are still called gamma rays.

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What are the characteristics...

Gamma rays have enough energy to be ionizing (rip electrons off atoms), so they are damaging to biological tissue. Additionally, at high enough energy, a gamma particle turns into an electron-positron pair, turning its energy into the mass of these particles.
 
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