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Deronius November 24th, 2005 06:06

Electromagnetic Spectrum
 
I always wanted to know if there was any ray stronger than a gamma ray?
I heard of things called cosmic rays that come off of stars, but I don't know if it is true or not?

RobJim November 25th, 2005 19:36

I believe gamma rays are the electromagnetic rays with the most energy.

http://imagers.gsfc.nasa.gov/ems/gamma.html

Cosmic rays are not electromagnetic radiation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_rays

I don't know what you mean by "stronger". I don't know which carries more energy if that's what you mean.

Deronius November 26th, 2005 07:06

I think I meant to say higher energy, but if they are not EMR then what are they?

RobJim November 27th, 2005 17:10

They are a mixture of particles and gamma rays. Take a look at the Wikipedia article I linked.


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