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Radiation, Ionizing

AMW:PHYS:010270

ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION or particle radiation (high energy ELEMENTARY PARTICLES) capable of directly or indirectly producing IONS in its passage through matter. The wavelengths of ionizing electromagnetic radiation are equal to or smaller than those of short (far) ultraviolet radiation and include gamma and X-rays.

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Radiation, Ionizing has parent Radiation

Cosmic Radiation has parent Radiation, Ionizing

Gamma Rays has parent Radiation, Ionizing

Ultraviolet Rays has parent Radiation, Ionizing

X-Rays has parent Radiation, Ionizing

Alpha Particles has parent Radiation, Ionizing

Background Radiation has parent Radiation, Ionizing

Beta Particles has parent Radiation, Ionizing

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