Gam"ma rays. (Physics)

Very penetrating rays not appreciably deflected by a magnetic or electric field, emitted by radioactive substances. The prevailing view is that they are non- periodic ether pulses differing from Röntgen rays only in being more penetrating.

 

© Webster 1913

Y'know, if you log in, you can write something here, or contact authors directly on the site. Create a New User if you don't already have an account.