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prompt radiation [′prämpt ‚rād·ē‚ā·shən] (nuclear physics) Radiation emitted within a time too short for measurement, including γ-rays, characteristic x-rays, conversion and Auger electrons, prompt neutrons, and annihilation radiation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The researchers believe their finding may prompt radiation biologists to change the way they assess the dangers of exposure to alpha particles and other radiation that deposits large amounts of energy, such as the products of radon decay. |
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