Ionizing Radiation
Of radiation.
High-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes.
This concept's ID is @1~57685
Corpuscular Radiation
- alpha radiation
The radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay.
- beta radiation
Radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay.
- neutron radiation
Radiation of neutrons (as by a neutron bomb).
Also contains
- cosmic ray
Highly penetrating ionizing radiation of extraterrestrial origin; consisting chiefly...
- X-radiation
Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike...