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What type of photon radiation results from electronic transitions between atomic shells?
Which type of photon radiation results mainly from electron-nucleus Coulomb interactions?
What type of photon radiation results from nuclear transitions?
Which photon radiation results from positron-electron annihilation?
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In penetrating an absorbing medium, which photon interactions may photons experience with the atoms of the medium?
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Characteristic x ray results from nuclear transitions
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Bremsstrahlung results mainly from electron-nucleus Coulomb interactions
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Gamma ray results from positron-electron annihilation
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Annihilation quantum results from electronic transitions between atomic shells
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In penetrating an absorbing medium, photons may experience interactions with the absorbing atom as a whole
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Study Notes
Types of Photon Radiation
- Characteristic X-rays: Produced by electronic transitions between atomic shells.
- Bremsstrahlung Radiation: Mainly results from electron-nucleus Coulomb interactions as high-energy electrons change direction in the electric field of nuclei.
- Gamma Rays: Arise from nuclear transitions within radioactive materials or nuclear reactions.
- Annihilation Quanta: Result from the annihilation of positrons and electrons, releasing energy in the form of photons.
Interactions of Photons in Absorbing Medium
- When penetrating an absorbing medium, photons can interact with the absorbing atom as a whole, which may include scattering and absorption processes.
- Interactions include photoelectric effect, Compton scattering, and pair production, all of which influence photon behavior in different materials.
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Test your knowledge of photon interactions with this quiz! Learn about the different types of indirectly ionizing photon radiations, including characteristic x-ray, bremsstrahlung, gamma ray, and annihilation quantum. Perfect for students and professionals in the field of radiation physics and medical imaging.
