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Figure 2: Plot of intensity of gamma ray flux passing through absorber as function of Doppler velocity applied to source; dip in centre is caused by nuclear resonant absorption.

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Figure 2: Plot of intensity of gamma ray flux passing through absorber as function of Doppler velocity applied to source; dip in centre is caused by nuclear resonant absorption.

radioactive decay of sodium-24

Figure 1: The electromagnetic spectrum.

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Learn about the use of gamma-ray spectroscopy to identify the quarry that was the source of granite found in ancient Roman ruins

Can science explain the Fantastic Four's powers?

Understand how the electromagnetic spectrum helps study the celestial bodies

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Carl David Anderson

Carl David Anderson

American physicist