UMB Initial Radiation Safety Training (RST)
24: Beta Particles
25: Beta Particles
26: Beta Decay
27: Beta Decay
28: Beta Decay
29: Beta Decay
30: Beta Particle Range
31: Bremsstrahlung Radiation
32: Bremsstrahlung Radiation
33: Neutrons
34: Gamma and X-Rays
35: Photon Emission
36: Electromagnetic Spectrum
37: Gamma Radiation
38: Gamma Decay Modes
39: Gamma Decay Modes
40: Gamma Decay Modes
41: X-Ray Radiation
42: X-Ray Radiation
43: Summary of Types of Radiation


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Gamma and X-Rays

     - Electromagnetic radiation emitted from the nucleus or electron shells
     - Photons are highly penetrating (e.g. Co-60 gamma rays are used for cancer treatment)
     - Unshielded photon sources can be severe radiation hazards