Gamma Rays & Antineutrinos Flashcards
1
Q
Why do scientists believe that antineutrinos exist?
A
when decay happens, the electrons move one way, but because of LOCOM, the other momentum could be coming from an antineutrino
2
Q
What is a gamma ray?
A
A high energy EM wave that’s dangerous
3
Q
Why is the gamma ray dangerous?
A
It has very small wavelengths, so it can easily pass through atoms
4
Q
Where can you find gamma ray?
A
space and nuclear reactions and gamma decay
5
Q
What is gamma decay?
A
alpha and beta decay products can produce high energy, need to lower energy through emitting gamma ray
