Having previously covered waves in general (https://physbang.com/2023/04/13/key-facts-waves/) it is now time to look at electromagnetic waves in particular as this is a topic in its own right. Electromagnetic waves are created by the movement of electrons in different situations. The electrons can be moving in an electric circuit, to produce or receive radio waves, or … Continue reading Key Facts: Electromagnetic Waves
Gamma Radiation
Of the three types of nuclear radiation discussed at GCSE level, gamma is definitely the unsung hero. Alpha and beta get plenty of limelight because they have both mass and charge, so they feature prominently in nuclear decay equations (as explained previously, here). But gamma radiation is a wave rather than a particle, so it … Continue reading Gamma Radiation
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