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Gamma: meaning, definitions and examples

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gamma

 

[ หˆษกรฆmษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

science, physics

Gamma is the third letter of the Greek alphabet and is used in various scientific contexts. In physics, gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation of high energy and short wavelength, emitted during radioactive decay. These rays are highly penetrating, making them useful in medical imaging and cancer treatment. Gamma can also refer to gamma radiation, which is a significant factor in understanding nuclear reactions and astrophysical phenomena.

Synonyms

g, ฮณ

Examples of usage

  • Gamma rays can penetrate through most materials.
  • Scientists study gamma radiation to understand cosmic events.
  • Gamma correction is important in image processing.
  • The gamma function plays a crucial role in mathematics.

Translations

Translations of the word "gamma" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gamma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gamma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gamma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะผะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gamma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒณใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gamma

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gamma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gamma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gamma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gamma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผฝ็Ž›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gamma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gamma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐะผะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gamma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gamma

Etymology

The term 'gamma' derives from the Greek letter ฮณ, which is the third letter of the Greek alphabet. In the context of physics, the term began to be commonly used in the early 20th century to designate a type of radiation that was discovered alongside alpha and beta radiation. Initially identified in experiments with radium, gamma rays were recognized as highly penetrating and were differentiated from other types of radiation. The use of the letter 'gamma' in various scientific notations was standardized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributing to its ongoing significance in both theoretical and applied sciences. Over time, the term has also been adopted in fields such as mathematics and electronics, reflecting its versatility and importance across scientific disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,001 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.