Epsilon radiation

Epsilon radiation

Epsilon radiation, coined by J. J. Thomson, is tertiary radiation caused by secondary radiation ("e.g.", delta radiation). Epsilon rays are a form of particle radiation and are composed of electrons. The term is very rarely used today.

ee also

* electron
*rays:
** α (alpha) rays
** β (beta) rays
** γ (gamma) rays
** δ (delta) rays
** ε (epsilon) rays

External links

* [http://www.iupac.org/ACD/V7_karol/E.html#anchor49458 IUPAC]


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