KnowraGamma rayLinked fromLinked fromThe 27 pages that link to Gamma ray, each with the reason it gives.All 27Broader topic 7Related 9Narrower topic 5Compared with 6Electromagnetic spectrumBroader topic: It represents the high-energy end, though its boundary with X-rays is not absolute.Ionizing radiationBroader topic: Gamma rays are another photon form of ionizing radiation, often from nuclear processes.Radiation shieldingBroader topic: Gamma rays penetrate deeply, so shielding often requires dense, substantial barriers.Cobalt-60Broader topic: Excited nickel-60 releases gamma rays as it settles into a lower-energy state.RadiotoxicityBroader topic: Its penetrating radiation can expose the body from an external source.Caesium-137Broader topic: The gamma ray from barium-137m drives many exposure and measurement concerns.Cosmic rays and astroparticlesBroader topic: Gamma rays trace particle interactions but are not deflected by magnetic fields.