Ultrasoft radiation

Ultrasoft radiation

Ultrasoft radiation is a term used to describe high-energy electromagnetic radiation, typically high energy X-rays or gamma rays. The term refers to the ability of the rays to penetrate a given thickness of material.

Ultrasoft radiation is not able to cross 5 g/cm-2 of brass [http://www.isao.bo.cnr.it/~climstor/michele/cr/cr.html]

ee also

* Hard radiation
* Soft radiation


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